Overview

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.

Cast

Bob Newhart, Herb Edelman, Richard Gautier, Anita Gillette, Leigh Taylor-Young, John Hillerman, René Enríquez, Valerie Landsburg

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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.

When was "Marathon" released?

Marathon was released in 1980.

Who stars in "Marathon"?

The cast includes Bob Newhart, Herb Edelman, Richard Gautier, Anita Gillette.