Film & TV

‘Marathon Man': Director John Schlesinger’s Career Pinnacle

In this 50th anniversary review, Dustin Hoffman, Sir Laurence Olivier, and a dream supporting cast deliver the goods.
‘Marathon Man': Director John Schlesinger’s Career Pinnacle
Dr. Christian Szell (Sir Laurence Olivier, L) and Babe (Dustin Hoffman), in "Marathon Man," celebrating its 50th anniversary. Paramount Pictures
Michael Clark
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R | 2h 5m | Drama, Action, Mystery, Thriller | 1976

For most people, the music and movies with the greatest staying power for them are those that were released when they were in their early to mid-teens. At least, that’s how it turned out for me. My favorites came out between 1971 and 1976.

Michael Clark
Michael Clark
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Originally from the nation's capital, Michael Clark has provided film content to over 30 print and online media outlets. He co-founded the Atlanta Film Critics Circle in 2017 and is a weekly contributor to the Shannon Burke Show on FloridaManRadio.com. Since 1995, Clark has written over 5,000 movie reviews and film-related articles. He favors dark comedy, thrillers, and documentaries.