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The Marathon

The Marathon

You never walk alone

20127.21h 47m

Overview

Four out-of-shape car mechanics decide to participate in the Rotterdam marathon. If they reach the finish in time, they will be able to pay off their debt — if they don't, they will lose their garage.

Directed by Diederick Koopal
Written by Gerard Meuldijk, Martin van Waardenberg, Luuk van Bemmelen
Produced by Reinout Oerlemans, Maarten Swart, Hans de Weers
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Top Cast

Frank Lammers

Frank Lammers

Kees

Martin van Waardenberg

Martin van Waardenberg

Leo

Marcel Hensema

Marcel Hensema

Nico

Stefan de Walle

Stefan de Walle

Gerard

Georgina Verbaan

Georgina Verbaan

Anita

Loes Luca

Loes Luca

Hannie

Mimoun Oaïssa

Mimoun Oaïssa

Youssoef

Cynthia Abma

Cynthia Abma

Jolanda

Annet Malherbe

Annet Malherbe

Nel

Ariane Schluter

Ariane Schluter

Lenie

Themes & Keywords

personal growth

About The Marathon

The Marathon is a comedy, drama film released in 2012 exploring themes of personal growth. Directed by Diederick Koopal, it stars Frank Lammers, Martin van Waardenberg, Marcel Hensema. Four out-of-shape car mechanics decide to participate in the Rotterdam marathon. If they reach the finish in time, they will be able to pay off their debt — if they don't, they will lose their garage.

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