CinemaOSMovie · 1993 · 2h 10m

Marathon

55%(8)IMDbDocumentary

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.

Directed byCarlos Saura

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Status
Released
Runtime
2h 10m
Language
ES
Released
January 1, 1993
Studios
TVEOvídeo TV S.A.Ibergroup S.A.

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan

Self

Carl Lewis

Carl Lewis

Self

Hassiba Boulmerka

Hassiba Boulmerka

Self

Jackie Joyner-Kersee

Jackie Joyner-Kersee

Self

Gail Devers

Gail Devers

Self

Magic Johnson

Magic Johnson

Self

Linford Christie

Linford Christie

Self

Juan Carlos I

Juan Carlos I

Self

Larry Bird

Larry Bird

Self

Mike Marsh

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Carlos Saura
Carlos Saura
Written by
Carlos Saura
Carlos Saura
Produced by
Andrés Vicente Gómez
Andrés Vicente Gómez

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