Marathon
Synopsis
A bemused, mild-mannered accountant takes up jogging and a lithesome, young woman sprints into his life, inspiring him to enter a marathon, to the annoyance of his non-running wife.
Top Cast
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Bob Newhart
Walter Burton
Herb Edelman
Saul Feigenbaum
Richard Gautier
Bud Vase
Anita Gillette
Anita Burton
Leigh Taylor-Young
Barrie Johnson
John Hillerman
Greg Previn
René Enríquez
Manuel
Valerie Landsburg
Annie Burton
Richard Roat
Mr. Litchfield
Bill Smillie
Gen. Underhill
Kathy Beaudine
Miss McMasters
Jerry Colker
Timekeeper
John Dukakis
Young Man
Gregg Enton
Smiling Desk Clerk
Julia Jennings
Litchfield's Secretary
Don Keefer
Doctor
Jack Marston
Dignitary
John McCurry
Man in White
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jackie Cooper
- Screenplay & Story
- Ron Friedman
- Original Score
- Joe Renzetti
- Original Title
- Marathon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Alan Landsburg Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jackie Cooper
Ron Friedman
Joe Renzetti
William B. Jurgensen
Art Stafford
Joan Barnett, Alan Landsburg, Linda Otto
Department Leadership Roster
Joan Barnett
Producer
Linda Otto
Producer
William B. Jurgensen
Director of Photography
Art Stafford
Editor
Jackie Cooper
Director
Ron Friedman
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Marathon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Marathon about?
A bemused, mild-mannered accountant takes up jogging and a lithesome, young woman sprints into his life, inspiring him to enter a marathon, to the annoyance of his non-running wife.
Who directed Marathon?
Marathon was directed by Jackie Cooper.
Who stars in Marathon?
The principal cast of Marathon includes Bob Newhart, Herb Edelman, Richard Gautier, Anita Gillette, Leigh Taylor-Young.
When was Marathon released and how long is it?
Marathon was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Marathon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Marathon was composed by Joe Renzetti.