The Games is a great film for anyone who has run a marathon, interested in marathons, and knows their history. Just about every cliché and moment in marathon history is reflected in this film.
Michael Crawford is great as Harry Hayes whose coach Bill Oliver wants him to run 2 hours marathon in the heat! There are some great scenes which athletes will understand (the girlfriend is always to blame for loss of form) which just keep coming throughout the film.
The race is covered well and Michael Crawford's shuffle through the tunnel is priceless. The finish is a classic with elements of Dorando Pietri, Jim Peters, and the 1948 Olympic finish.
Well worth a watch.
Michael Crawford is great as Harry Hayes whose coach Bill Oliver wants him to run 2 hours marathon in the heat! There are some great scenes which athletes will understand (the girlfriend is always to blame for loss of form) which just keep coming throughout the film.
The race is covered well and Michael Crawford's shuffle through the tunnel is priceless. The finish is a classic with elements of Dorando Pietri, Jim Peters, and the 1948 Olympic finish.
Well worth a watch.