Marathon

Part of 100 Years of Olympic Films: 1912–2012

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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.

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Creators

Carlos Saura

director

Carlos Saura

writer

Cast

Michael Jordan actor Carl Lewis actor

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Hassiba Boulmerka actor

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Jackie Joyner-Kersee actor

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Gail Devers actor Magic Johnson actor Linford Christie actor

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Juan Carlos I actor Larry Bird actor

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Mike Marsh actor

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Nixon Kiprotich actor

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Heike Henkel actor Janet Evans actor

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Valentina Egorova actor

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Mike Conley actor

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Fermín Cacho actor

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Dieter Baumann actor