The Giant of Marathon (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1959, The Giant of Marathon is a drama, adventure, war and history film directed by Jacques Tourneur, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. A Greek soldier leads the fight against an invading Persian army.
Who’s in it. The Giant of Marathon stars Steve Reeves as Phillipides, Mylène Demongeot as Andromeda, Sergio Fantoni as Teocrito and Daniela Rocca as Karis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Giant of Marathon has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Brew and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Giant of Marathon page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Giant of Marathon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Giant of Marathon (1959)?
- In US, The Giant of Marathon is available to stream on Brew, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Giant of Marathon worth watching?
- The Giant of Marathon holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Giant of Marathon?
- The Giant of Marathon stars Steve Reeves, Mylène Demongeot, Sergio Fantoni, Daniela Rocca and Philippe Hersent.
- When was The Giant of Marathon released?
- The Giant of Marathon was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.