For anyone assuming thatMarathon Manis a film aboutDustin Hoffmantraining for a big race, guess again.
The thriller offers something far more intense, combining elements youd never think would go together.
Directed byJohn Schlesinger, the film starts outas mundane as they come.
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He finds himself entangled in a dangerous game with a sadistic Nazi war criminal-turned-dentist played byLaurence Olivier.
Throw inRoy Scheideras Hoffmans secret agent brother, and youve got the makings for a suspense-packed story.
Marathon Manleaves viewers uneasy, especially if theyve got an aversion to dentists.
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His overall performance goes down as one of themost chilling villains in film history.
while inflicting unimaginable pain.
What really sells him as one of the most diabolical villains out there, is how realistic he feels.
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In a nutshell, hes as far off from anaction heroas anyone could be.
Unlike most narratives that have the lead actor adapting instantly to danger, its clear that Babe is drowning.
He often comes off as frightened, confused, and clueless about the villains next step.
Instead, the film taps into his desperation and basic survival instincts to move things ahead.
Marathon Manis currently available to stream on Paramount+ in the U.S.
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