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Boston

Boston

Genres

Documentary

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The history of the Boston Marathon from its humble origins starting with only 15 runners, to the first female runners, through the tragedy in 2013, and ultimately the triumph of 2014.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

114 mins

Rating

7.6/10

Release Date

23 February 2017

Country

United States of America

Cast

Matt Damon

Matt Damon

Narrator (voice)

Robert de Castella

Robert de Castella

Self

Manzie Jones

Manzie Jones

Gerald Jones

Rosa Mota

Rosa Mota

Self

Bill Rodgers

Bill Rodgers

Self

Joan Benoit Samuelson

Joan Benoit Samuelson

Self

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