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159: Marathon Man (1976)

159: Marathon Man (1976)

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Is it safe? Alex and Nick break down one of the best paranoid thrillers ever, “Marathon Man.” Stray topics include the remarkable careers of Dustin Hoffman, Roy Scheider, Laurence Olivier, and William Devane, 1976 in film, John Schlesinger’s best movies, William Goldman’s brilliant source novel, watching “Jaws” for the first time, and debunking the infamous “Why don’t you try acting, darling?” story.

Part 2 of the WAYW New Hollywood Film Project.

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159: Marathon Man (1976)

159: Marathon Man (1976)

Alex Withrow & Nick Dostal