Martin's Day
“A brief adventure that will change them forever.”
Synopsis
Threatened with recapture after a prison escape, Martin Stechert grabs a 12-year-old as hostage. He proves to be named Martin, too a quiet "good little boy" always obeying the rules, whom life has given only dismal loneliness and frustration in return. Soon he begins to admire "Stech" for his cheeky pranks against society and his desperate mission to make dreams come true. In a climactic moment, he chooses to stay with the man even though he could run away. Via hijacks and hijinx, they flee to the idyllic peace of the older Martin's childhood home, a cabin on a lake. But the police are close behind, impatient and trigger-happy.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 22, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Gibson
- Screenplay & Story
- Allan Scott, Chris Bryant
- Original Score
- Wilfred Josephs
- Original Title
- Martin's Day
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- United Artists, World Film Services, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Gibson
Allan Scott, Chris Bryant
Wilfred Josephs
Frank Watts
David de Wilde
Roy Krost, Richard F. Dalton
Department Leadership Roster
David de Wilde
Editor
Frank Watts
Director of Photography
Allan Scott
Writer
Chris Bryant
Writer
Roy Krost
Producer
Richard F. Dalton
Producer
Alan Gibson
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Martin's Day
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Martin's Day about?
Threatened with recapture after a prison escape, Martin Stechert grabs a 12-year-old as hostage. He proves to be named Martin, too a quiet "good little boy" always obeying the rules, whom life has given only dismal loneliness and frustration in return. Soon he begins to admire "Stech" for his cheeky pranks against society and his desperate mission to make dreams come true. In a climactic moment, he chooses to stay with the man even though he could run away. Via hijacks and hijinx, they flee to the idyllic peace of the older Martin's childhood home, a cabin on a lake. But the police are close behind, impatient and trigger-happy.
Who directed Martin's Day?
Martin's Day was directed by Alan Gibson.
Who stars in Martin's Day?
The principal cast of Martin's Day includes Richard Harris, Lindsay Wagner, James Coburn, Justin Henry, Karen Black.
When was Martin's Day released and how long is it?
Martin's Day was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Martin's Day?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Martin's Day was composed by Wilfred Josephs.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Martin's Day?
Martin's Day holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).