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Which actor portrayed the "Marathon Man" in the film adaptation?

  • Robert Redford

  • Dustin Hoffman

  • Al Pacino

  • Jack Nicholson

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Dustin Hoffman portrayed the "Marathon Man" in the film adaptation. The film, released in 1976, was based on the novel of the same name by William Goldman. Hoffman's performance as the marathon runner who becomes embroiled in a conspiracy was widely praised, and he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor.
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