description Marathon Man Overview
Marathon Man is a 1976 suspense thriller centered on Babe Levy, a Columbia University student and runner. He becomes involved in a scheme orchestrated by Nazi war criminal Christian Szell to recover stolen diamonds. The plot unfolds through the character’s connection to his brother and Szell's pursuit of the valuables.
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info Marathon Man Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1976 |
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What does the dentist scene in Marathon Man have to do with the stolen diamonds?
Nazi war criminal Christian Szell tortures Babe Levy because he believes Babe knows whether the diamonds are safe to retrieve. Laurence Olivier's repeated question, "Is it safe?", became the film's most famous line.
Why is Babe targeted when he is only a graduate student and runner?
Babe becomes involved through his brother Doc, who is secretly connected to a US intelligence operation monitoring Szell. Dustin Hoffman plays Babe, while Roy Scheider plays Doc.
Where was Marathon Man's final confrontation filmed?
The climactic exchange takes place around the reservoir and pump house in New York's Central Park. Other major scenes use Manhattan locations, including streets in the diamond district.
Is Marathon Man based on a novel?
William Goldman adapted the screenplay from his own 1974 novel. John Schlesinger directed the film, which reached cinemas in 1976.
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