Marathon
For this documentary, the renowned Spanish filmmaker Carlos Saura created a structure as unconventional as the Gaudí buildings that adorn the host city of Barcelona. Coverage of the men's marathon appears at intervals throughout the narrative, highlighting the Games' most iconic event. While charismatic winners—from 400m champion Michael Johnson to weightlifter Ivan Ivanov—take center stage, Saura observes rigorous training sessions with as much passion as the finals themselves. Composers such as Ryuichi Sakamoto, Mikis Theodorakis, and Angelo Badalamenti contribute to the shifting atmosphere of this excellent film.
Cast
Michael Jordan
as Self
Carl Lewis
as Self
Hassiba Boulmerka
as Self
Jackie Joyner-Kersee
as Self
Gail Devers
as Self
Magic Johnson
as Self
Linford Christie
as Self
Juan Carlos I
as Self
Larry Bird
as Self
Mike Marsh
as Self
