What is the plot of Marathon Man?
Thomas “Babe” Levy (Dustin Hoffman) is a Columbia graduate student and long-distance runner who is oblivious to the fact that his older brother, Doc (Roy Scheider), is a government agent chasing down a Nazi war criminal (Laurence Olivier) — that is, until Doc is murdered and Babe finds himself knee-deep in a tangle of stolen gems and sadistic madmen. Even his girlfriend, Elsa (Marthe Keller), becomes a suspect as everything Babe believed to be true is suddenly turned upside down.Marathon Man / Film synopsis
Is Marathon Man a good movie?
In a nutshell, John Schlesinger’s “Marathon Man” is one of the greatest thrillers of the 70’s, an intricate and paranoid masterpiece, served by an impeccable casting: Dustin Hoffman, Laurence Olivier, Roy Scheider, Marthe Keller and Richard Bright.
Who was the runner in Marathon Man?
That student was played by John Heard (uncredited). There are two photos of long-distance runner legends in Babe’s room: one is of Abebe Bikila, who is also seen running in the beginning of the movie.
Why don’t you try acting Dustin Hoffman?
“My dear boy, why don’t you just try acting?” A famous quip from Lawrence Olivier regarding Dustin Hoffman’s dedication to method acting on Marathon Man.
How did Daniel Day-Lewis prepare for My Left Foot?
In My Left Foot, Day-Lewis plays Christie Brown, a writer and artist who had cerebral palsy and could only use his left foot. To prepare for the role, the actor visited a cerebral palsy clinic to understand people who suffered from the condition, but he soon took preparations to the next level.
Did marathon man win any Oscars?
Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture
David di Donatello for Best Foreign ActorDavid di Donatello for Best Foreign Film
Marathon Man/Awards
Where can I watch Marathonman?
Watch Marathon Man | Netflix.
Is Dustin Hoffman movie Safe?
Babe : Tell me what the “it” refers to. Christian Szell : Is it safe? Babe : Yes, it’s safe, it’s very safe, it’s so safe you wouldn’t believe it.