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Marathon (1993)

★ 5.5 1993-01-01 2h 10m

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Story

For this documentary, the renowned Spanish filmmaker Carlos Saura created a structure as unconventional as the Gaudí buildings that adorn the host city of Barcelona. Coverage of the men's marathon appears at intervals throughout the narrative, highlighting the Games' most iconic event. While charismatic winners—from 400m champion Michael Johnson to weightlifter Ivan Ivanov—take center stage, Saura observes rigorous training sessions with as much passion as the finals themselves. Composers such as Ryuichi Sakamoto, Mikis Theodorakis, and Angelo Badalamenti contribute to the shifting atmosphere of this excellent film.

Director: Carlos Saura Starring: Michael Jordan, Carl Lewis, Hassiba Boulmerka, Jackie Joyner-Kersee

Marathon Cast

  • Michael Jordan as Self
  • Carl Lewis as Self
  • Hassiba Boulmerka as Self
  • Jackie Joyner-Kersee as Self
  • Gail Devers as Self
  • Magic Johnson as Self
  • Linford Christie as Self
  • Juan Carlos I as Self
  • Larry Bird as Self
  • Mike Marsh as Self
  • Nixon Kiprotich as Self
  • Heike Henkel as Self

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