Maratón (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1968, Maratón is a comedy, drama and war film directed by Ivo Novák, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. It is 5 May 1945 and the uprising against the hated German occupiers has broken out in Prague. The Czech guards open the gate of the Pankrác prison to allow the prisoners to escape en masse. Many of them are shot dead by the German guards but young Ruda (Jaromír Hanzlík) manages to run away. He is taken care of by one of the Prague fighters, concierge Kytka. Kytka hides him in the flat of the house's owner where only the young maid Karla (Jana Brejchová) is left, ordering her to take care of Ruda.
Who’s in it. Maratón stars Jaromír Hanzlík, Jana Brejchová, Vladimír Menšík and Karel Höger, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Maratón has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Maratón page.
If you liked it. Fans of Maratón tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Maratón (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Maratón change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Maratón worth watching?
- Maratón holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Maratón?
- Maratón stars Jaromír Hanzlík, Jana Brejchová, Vladimír Menšík, Karel Höger and Zdeněk Štěpánek.
- When was Maratón released?
- Maratón was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.