The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young
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In its first 25 years only 10 people have finished The Barkley Marathons. Based on a historic prison escape, this cult like race tempts people from around the world to test their limits of physical and mental endurance in this documentary that contemplates the value of pain.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2015-09-29
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- Director
- Timothy James Kane, Annika Iltis
- Original Score
- Tyler Gibbons
- Original Title
- The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
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Timothy James Kane, Annika Iltis
Tyler Gibbons
Mariana Blanco
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Timothy James Kane
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Annika Iltis
Director
Mariana Blanco
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Tyler Gibbons
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What is The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young about?
In its first 25 years only 10 people have finished The Barkley Marathons. Based on a historic prison escape, this cult like race tempts people from around the world to test their limits of physical and mental endurance in this documentary that contemplates the value of pain.
Who directed The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young?
The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young was directed by Timothy James Kane, Annika Iltis.
Who stars in The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young?
The principal cast of The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young includes Lazarus Lake, Jared Campbell.
When was The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young released and how long is it?
The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young was composed by Tyler Gibbons.