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A graduate student and obsessive runner in New York is drawn into a mysterious plot involving his brother, a member of the secretive Division.
A New York City college student, Babe Levy, who is also a marathon runner, becomes embroiled in an international conspiracy involving stolen diamonds and a ruthless Nazi war criminal. Unbeknownst to him, his brother has been involved with the criminals and has died, leaving Babe as the target of those seeking the diamonds. He must use his wits and endurance to survive the deadly game.
Marathon Man was a critical and commercial success, praised for its suspenseful plot, strong performances, and gritty atmosphere. Dustin Hoffman's portrayal of the everyman caught in a dangerous situation was particularly lauded, as was Laurence Olivier's chilling performance as the sadistic dentist.
Suspenseful and intense thriller with standout performances.
Features a memorable and terrifying villain.
Engaging plot that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.
Google audience: Audiences praised the film's gripping suspense and the iconic performances, especially Dustin Hoffman's vulnerable yet resilient character and Laurence Olivier's unforgettable villain. Many found the dental torture scene particularly shocking and memorable.
Dustin Hoffman received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama. Laurence Olivier received a BAFTA Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
The infamous scene where Dr. Szell tortures "Babe" Levy with dental instruments was inspired by real-life Nazi experiments, and the film does not shy away from the horrific implications, contributing to its unsettling realism.
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As a man who quite literally loathes the very idea of a dentist, let alone actually going to visit one - this film adds an extra dimension of ghastliness to the already fairly hideous underlying premiss. That centres around "Babe" (Dustin H...