The Marathon Man

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/The_Marathon_Man
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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:novel
gptkb:film
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:film
The Marathon Man (film)
gptkbp:antagonist Dr. Christian Szell.
gptkbp:author gptkb:William_Goldman
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Academy_Award_nomination
Award A
BAFTA nomination
Award B
Award C
none.
gptkbp:based_on gptkb:novel
novel by Author A
The Marathon Man (novel)
gptkbp:box_office $50 million
$20 million
gptkbp:budget $10 million
$6 million
gptkbp:character gptkb:Janeway
gptkb:Mickey
gptkb:Babe_Levy
gptkb:Dr._Christian_Szell
gptkb:Elsa
gptkb:Character_A
gptkb:Character_B
gptkb:Character_C
self-discovery.
gptkbp:character_arc Babe's growth.
Babe's transformation.
gptkbp:character_development psychological depth
psychological depth.
Babe's transformation
Janeway's loyalty
Szell's menace
gptkbp:character_motivation seeking truth.
uncovering the truth.
gptkbp:character_relationships naivety.
complex.
complex dynamics.
internal.
tension.
gptkbp:character_traits determined.
gptkbp:cinematography gptkb:Robert_Surtees
Cinematographer A
gptkbp:cinematography_by gptkb:Conrad_Hall
gptkbp:climax confrontation with the antagonist.
gptkbp:color gptkb:Technicolor
gptkbp:conflict personal vs. political
man vs. man.
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:critical_analysis psychological tension
exploration of morality
depiction of trauma
explores moral ambiguity.
gptkbp:critical_reception gptkb:Mixed
Negative
Positive
positive
generally positive
gptkbp:cultural_impact gptkb:significant
cult classic
enduring legacy.
influenced thriller genre.
gptkbp:cultural_references parody in various media
parody in other media
Nazi war crimes.
gptkbp:directed_by gptkb:John_Schlesinger
gptkbp:director gptkb:John_Doe
gptkb:John_Schlesinger
gptkbp:distributor gptkb:Columbia_Pictures
gptkb:Paramount_Pictures
Distributor A
gptkbp:edited_by gptkb:Dede_Allen
gptkb:Hugh_W._Smith
gptkbp:editing gptkb:Sam_O'_Steen
gptkbp:editor Editor A
gptkbp:element the dentist's drill.
gptkbp:features gptkb:war_crimes
gptkbp:film gptkb:Dustin_Hoffman
gptkb:Laurence_Olivier
gptkb:Roy_Scheider
gptkbp:film_editing gptkb:William_Goldman
gptkbp:film_festival gptkb:Cannes_Film_Festival
gptkb:Toronto_International_Film_Festival
gptkb:New_York_Film_Festival
gptkbp:film_score gptkb:Michael_Small
gptkbp:filming_location gptkb:London
gptkb:New_York
gptkb:New_York_City
Location A
Location B
gptkbp:focus identity.
gptkbp:follows gptkb:Babe_Levy
gptkbp:genre gptkb:drama
gptkb:thriller
gptkbp:has_backstory Babe's family history.
gptkbp:has_cameo gptkb:none
gptkbp:has_sequel gptkb:none
gptkbp:home_media_release gptkb:DVD
gptkb:Blu-ray
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Marathon Man
gptkbp:influenced psychological thrillers
thriller genre
film noir genre
subsequent thrillers
gptkbp:influenced_artists inspired future thrillers.
gptkbp:influenced_by real-life events
film noir
psychological thrillers
spy films
gptkbp:influences Cold War espionage
psychological thriller genre
gptkbp:inspiration real-life events
real-life Nazi hunters
Goldman's experiences.
gptkbp:inspired_by real-life Nazi hunters
gptkbp:isbn 978-0-345-33973-0
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:language_spoken realistic.
gptkbp:legacy inspired future films
influential thriller
gptkbp:literary_significance a classic thriller.
gptkbp:main_actor Actor A
Actor B
Actor C
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Babe_Levy
gptkbp:motif gptkb:deception
running.
gptkbp:music gptkb:Michael_Small
gptkbp:music_by gptkb:Michael_Small
gptkb:Bacharach
gptkbp:music_composer Composer A
gptkbp:narrative limited.
moral dilemmas.
intertwined.
gptkbp:narrative_style third-person
foreshadowing.
concise.
gptkbp:notable_awards BAFTA Award nomination
Golden Globe nomination
gptkbp:notable_quote Is it safe?
gptkbp:notable_scene Is it safe?
torture scene
Chase through Central Park
gptkbp:notable_themes gptkb:betrayal
gptkb:survival
gptkbp:page_count gptkb:368
gptkbp:plot non-linear.
flashbacks.
A graduate student becomes embroiled in a conspiracy involving a Nazi war criminal.
gptkbp:plot_twist revelation of Szell's identity.
gptkbp:premiere gptkb:New_York_City
Film Festival A
gptkbp:premiered_on gptkb:New_York_Film_Festival
gptkbp:produced_by gptkb:Robert_Evans
gptkbp:production_company gptkb:Paramount_Pictures
gptkb:Cinerama_Productions
Production Company A
gptkbp:published_year gptkb:1974
gptkbp:publisher gptkb:Harper_&_Row
gptkbp:rating PG-13
gptkbp:reader_demographic varied.
engaging.
high.
immersive.
adult.
gptkbp:release_country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:release_date gptkb:1976
January 1, 2016
October 8, 1976
gptkbp:release_format gptkb:video
theatrical
gptkbp:release_year gptkb:1976
gptkb:2016
gptkbp:released_by gptkb:Columbia_Pictures
gptkbp:released_in gptkb:1976
gptkbp:released_on October 8, 1976
gptkbp:remake gptkb:none
The Marathon Man (2016)
gptkbp:resolution Babe's acceptance.
Babe's survival and justice.
gptkbp:reviews gptkb:The_New_York_Times
gptkb:Roger_Ebert
Variety review
Roger Ebert review
gptkbp:runtime 120 minutes
125 minutes
gptkbp:screenplay gptkb:William_Goldman
gptkbp:screenplay_by gptkb:William_Goldman
Screenwriter A
gptkbp:sequel gptkb:Sequel_A
gptkbp:set_in gptkb:New_York_City
gptkbp:setting gptkb:New_York_City
gptkbp:setting_time 1970s.
gptkbp:sound gptkb:Mono
gptkbp:soundtrack Soundtrack A
released on CD
released on vinyl
gptkbp:starring gptkb:Dustin_Hoffman
gptkb:Laurence_Olivier
gptkb:Roy_Scheider
gptkbp:symbolism marathon running
Babe as everyman.
gptkbp:thematic_element fear.
trust.
explores trust.
gptkbp:theme gptkb:betrayal
gptkb:survival
gptkb:identity
Theme A
Theme B
Theme C
gptkbp:themes gptkb:betrayal
gptkb:survival
gptkb:identity
gptkb:trust
justice.
gptkbp:trivia Trivia A
Trivia B
Trivia C
Trivia D
Trivia E
gptkbp:won_award Academy Award nominations.
gptkbp:writing_style suspenseful.
gptkbp:written_by gptkb:William_Goldman
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Dustin_Hoffman
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3