Marathon Man (1976)

Screenplay by William Goldman

based on the novel by William Goldman

“A graduate history student is unwittingly caught in the middle of an international conspiracy involving stolen diamonds, an exiled Nazi war criminal, and a rogue government agent.“

This film comes in near the top of my list for Thrillers. Featuring great performances by screen legends Dustin Hoffman and Laurence Olivier, taught direction by John Schlesinger, and a wonderful screenplay by master writer William Goldman.

Unique characters in a compelling story, enough action and suspense to satisfy any viewer, and a now infamous scene involving Hoffman, Olivier, and a dental drill.

Overall Score: 8/10

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