Martin's Day
"A brief adventure that will change them forever."
Originally released in 1985. Martin's Day is a drama/crime film. directed by Alan Gibson.
Starring Richard Harris, Lindsay Wagner, and James Coburn
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 22, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (9 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- United Artists
- World Film Services
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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 ...
Who directed Martin's Day?
Martin's Day was directed by Alan Gibson.
How long is Martin's Day?
Martin's Day has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Martin's Day released?
Martin's Day was released on February 22, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Martin's Day?
The main cast of Martin's Day includes Richard Harris, Lindsay Wagner, James Coburn, Justin Henry, Karen Black.