Movie·1962·1h 40m
It Happened in Athens
When Jayne Becomes the Olympic Prize...It's An Outdoor Variation on an Inside Sport!
Directed By
Andrew Marton
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
László Vadnay
Producer
James S. Elliott
Cinematography
Curt Courant
Editor
Jodie Copelan
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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// cast
Cast
Trax Colton
Spiridon Loues
Jayne Mansfield
Eleni Costa
Nico Minardos
Lt. Alexi Vinardos
Bob Mathias
Coach Graham
Xenia Kalogeropoulou
Christina Gratsos
Ivan Triesault
Grandpa Loues / Mr. Trisapopolis
Lily Valenty
Mama Loues
Titos Vandis
Father Loues
Charles Fawcett
Ambassador Cyrus T. Gaylord
Jean Murat
De Coubertin
Roger Browne
Drake
Marion Siva
Maria Loues
Paul Müller
Priest
Gustavo De Nardo
George
Roger Fradet
Dubois
Denton De Gray
O'Toole
George Graham
Stadium Announcer
Tod Windsor
Burke
// crew
Crew
László Vadnay
Writer
Andrew Marton
Director
James S. Elliott
Producer
Curt Courant
Director of Photography
Jodie Copelan
Editor
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