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Martin's Day (1985)

Movie ★ 6.4 98 min

Drama Crime

Threatened with recapture after a prison escape, Martin Stechert grabs a 12-year-old as hostage. He proves to be named Martin, too a quiet "good little boy" always obeying the rules, whom life has given only dismal loneliness and frustration in return. Soon he begins to admire "Stech" for his cheeky pranks against society and his desperate mission to make dreams come true. In a climactic moment, he chooses to stay with the man even though he could run away. Via hijacks and hijinx, they flee to the idyllic peace of the older Martin's childhood home, a cabin on a lake. But the police are close behind, impatient and trigger-happy.

Chris Bryant Writer Allan Scott Writer Alan Gibson Director

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Quick facts

Released
February 22, 1985
Runtime
98 min
Rating
PG
IMDb
tt0087685
Country
Language
Studio
, World Film Services,

Themes

Cast

Richard Harris Richard Harris Martin Steckert Lindsay Wagner Lindsay Wagner Dr. Mennen James Coburn James Coburn Lt. Lardner Justin Henry Justin Henry Martin Karen Black Karen Black Karen John Ireland John Ireland Brewer Saul Rubinek Saul Rubinek Hitchhiker R.H. Thomson R.H. Thomson Paul Mennen Dwayne McLean Youngman Frank Adamson Frank Adamson Garby Ralph Small Ralph Small Mike

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Frequently asked questions

What is Martin's Day about?
Threatened with recapture after a prison escape, Martin Stechert grabs a 12-year-old as hostage. He proves to be named Martin, too a quiet "good little boy" always obeying the rules, whom life has given only dismal loneliness and frustration in return. Soon he begins to admire "Stech" for his cheeky pranks against society and his desperate mission to make dreams come true. In a climactic moment, he chooses to stay with the man even though he could run away. Via hijacks and hijinx, they flee to the idyllic peace of the older Martin's childhood home, a cabin on a lake. But the police are close behind, impatient and trigger-happy.
Who directed Martin's Day?
Martin's Day was directed by Alan Gibson.
Who stars in Martin's Day?
Martin's Day stars Richard Harris, Lindsay Wagner, James Coburn, Justin Henry.
When was Martin's Day released?
Martin's Day is a 1985 drama, crime film.
Where can I watch Martin's Day?
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