About this movie
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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Quick facts
Year
1962
Runtime
1h 40m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 5.5/10
Votes
9
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Director
Language
EN
Cast
olympic games
greece
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Questions about It Happened in Athens
How long is It Happened in Athens?
It Happened in Athens has a runtime of 1h 40m (1 hour and 40 minutes).
Who directed It Happened in Athens?
It Happened in Athens was directed by Andrew Marton and released in 1962.
What genre is It Happened in Athens?
It Happened in Athens is a Comedy, Drama film (1962).
Who stars in It Happened in Athens?
The cast of It Happened in Athens includes Trax Colton, Jayne Mansfield, Nico Minardos, Bob Mathias, Xenia Kalogeropoulou.
What is the TMDB rating for It Happened in Athens?
It Happened in Athens has a TMDB rating of 5.5/10 based on 9 votes.
