It Happened in Athens
5.1
1962-06-20
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.
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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.
Released
1962-06-20
Runtime
100
Director
Andrew Marton
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Genres
Comedy
Drama
Language
English
Production
20th Century Fox
Casts
Trax Colton
Trax Colton
Jayne Mansfield
Jayne Mansfield
Nico Minardos
Nico Minardos
Bob Mathias
Bob Mathias
Xenia Kalogeropoulou
Ξένια Καλογεροπούλου
Ivan Triesault
Ivan Triesault
Lily Valenty
Lily Valenty
Titos Vandis
Titos Vandis
Charles Fawcett
Charles Fawcett
Jean Murat
Jean Murat
Roger Browne
Roger Browne
Marion Siva
Ζαχαρούλα Μπούρμπουλα
Paul Müller
Paul Müller
Gustavo De Nardo
Gustavo De Nardo
Roger Fradet
Roger FradetDenton De Gray
Denton De GrayGeorge Graham
George GrahamTod Windsor
Tod Windsor
Paris Alexander
Πάρις ΑλεξάντερAlan Caillou
Alan CaillouMickey Hargitay Jr.
Mickey Hargitay Jr.