Marathon(1993)
Marathon Synopsis
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.
Marathon (1993) is a documentary film directed by Carlos Saura, released on January 1, 1993 with a runtime of 2h 10m. It stars Michael Jordan, Carl Lewis, Hassiba Boulmerka and Jackie Joyner-Kersee. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Carlos Saura
- Writers:
- Carlos Saura
- Producers:
- Andrés Vicente Gómez
- Composer:
- Alejandro Massó
- Production:
- Ovídeo TV S.A., Ibergroup S.A., TVE
- Status:
- Released
Marathon Cast & Crew
Main 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
Mike Marsh
as Self
- Nixon Kiprotich
Nixon Kiprotich
as Self
- Heike Henkel
Heike Henkel
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Carlos Saura, written by Carlos Saura, produced by Andrés Vicente Gómez.
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Marathon Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 8 ratings.
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Marathon – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Marathon online?
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Marathon (1993) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Marathon?
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The main cast of Marathon (1993) includes Michael Jordan, Carl Lewis, Hassiba Boulmerka, Jackie Joyner-Kersee and Gail Devers. The film was directed by Carlos Saura. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Marathon released?
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Marathon was released on January 1, 1993 and runs for 2h 10m.
Is Marathon worth watching?
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Marathon (1993) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.