IN THE LONG RUN is a historical sports drama based on the true story of Thomas Hicks, a traumatized ex-circus clown who runs the 1904 Olympic Marathon, considered the most brutal race in Olympic history. Determined to overcome his inner demons and defeat the heavily favored New York City Running Club, Thomas puts his life on the line to secure Boston’s legacy as the Mecca of Marathoning.
With the 2028 LA Olympics on its way ~ Hollywood should be ready.
5. REASONS THIS MOVIE SHOULD BE MADE1. Genre Demand: the definitive running movie has not been made.2. Historical Significance: A movie of America's first Olympic Marathon premiering at the 2028 LA Olympics is marketing gold.3. Protagonist's Arc: A classic historical sports story following the transformation of a traumatized former circus clown into an unlikely Olympic Champion.4.Dramatic and Cinematic hook: The movies 30+ page climax features the most brutal race in Olympic history.5. Celebrating Boston's Marathon Legacy: Capturing the historical beginnings of Boston's journey to becoming the world wide Mecca of Marathons.
The amazing true story of the 1904 Olympic Marathon race is exact kind of little-know sports story that feature films execute so well. The script shows serious promise. The protagonist is strong; the supporting characters even stronger and the climactic race is captivating from start to finish. There is undeniable talent here. ~ Coverage from the Black List.