Marathon
1980, English. Directed by Jackie Cooper.
A bemused, mild-mannered accountant takes up jogging and a lithesome, young woman sprints into his life, inspiring him to enter a marathon, to the annoyance of his non-running wife.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Jackie CooperDirector
- Bob NewhartWalter Burton
- Herb EdelmanSaul Feigenbaum
- Richard GautierBud Vase
- Anita GilletteAnita Burton
- Leigh Taylor-YoungBarrie Johnson
- John HillermanGreg Previn
- René EnríquezManuel
- Valerie LandsburgAnnie Burton
- Richard RoatMr. Litchfield
- Bill SmillieGen. Underhill
- Kathy BeaudineMiss McMasters
- Jerry ColkerTimekeeper
Details
- Released
- 30 January 1980
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ron Friedman
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Marathon: quick answers
Is Marathon worth watching?
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How long is Marathon?
Marathon runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does Marathon have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Marathon on?
Marathon isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 January 1980.
What movies are like Marathon?
If you liked Marathon, try Clear History, Jack Whitehall: I'm Only Joking, Bill Burr: Drop Dead Years.
Who directed Marathon?
Marathon (1980) was directed by Jackie Cooper and stars Bob Newhart, Herb Edelman, Richard Gautier.