#58 Marathon Man (1976)
Apr 25, 2023•1 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 58
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Episode description
John Schlesinger's 1976 pulse-pounding dental nightmare infused conspiracy thriller, MARATHON MAN, is our feature presentation of the week. We talk Dustin Hoffman's dedication to the role, his beef with William Goldman's screenplay, producer Robert Evans, and the famous urban legend of Laurence Olivier and Dustin Hoffman's clashing of acting styles. We dive into much more on this classic 70s thriller. We also pick our Top 7 William Goldman screenplays in this week's SILVER SCREEN 7. Give it a listen!
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