Movie Description
It Happened in Athens
(1962)Overview
In 1896 it is announced that the Olympic Games will be revived in Athens. A young shepherd, Spiridon Loues, decides to enter the 26-mile marathon. Once in Athens, he meets Christina Gratsos, a young woman from his hometown who is now the personal maid of Eleni Costa, Greece's most glamorous actress. Though he has arrived after the qualification date, Spiridon's athletic prowess so impresses Coach Graham of the American team that he is permitted to enter the contest. Eleni informs the press that she will marry the victor, confident it will be her lover, Lieutenant Vinardos.
Featured Crew
- Director : Andrew Marton
- Producer : James S. Elliott
- Writer : László Vadnay
- Editor : Jodie Copelan
- Cast : Trax Colton,Jayne Mansfield,Nico Minardos,Bob Mathias,Xenia Kalogeropoulou,Ivan Triesault,Lily Valenty,Titos Vandis,Charles Fawcett,Jean Murat,Roger Browne,Marion Siva,Paul Müller,Gustavo De Nardo,Roger Fradet,Denton De Gray,George Graham,Ben Bennett,Tod Windsor,Paris Alexander,Alan Caillou,Mickey Hargitay Jr.
Cast
Spiridon Loues
Eleni Costa
Lt. Alexi Vinardos
Coach Graham
Christina Gratsos
Grandpa Loues / Mr. Trisapopolis
Mama Loues
Father Loues
Ambassador Cyrus T. Gaylord
De Coubertin
Drake
Maria Loues
Priest
George
Dubois
O'Toole
Stadium Announcer
Connolley
Burke
Nico Loues
Narrator (voice)
Baby (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleIt Happened in Athens
Status Released
Release Information
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1962-06-20
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 40m
Production Companies20th Century Fox
Genres
- Comedy
- Drama
