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It Happened in Athens (1962)

1962-06-20 · 1h 40m · EN
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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.

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Andrew MartonDirectorLászló VadnayWriter

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Trax ColtonTrax ColtonSpiridon LouesJayne MansfieldJayne MansfieldEleni CostaNico MinardosNico MinardosLt. Alexi VinardosBob MathiasBob MathiasCoach GrahamXenia KalogeropoulouXenia KalogeropoulouChristina GratsosIvan TriesaultIvan TriesaultGrandpa Loues / Mr. TrisapopolisLily ValentyLily ValentyMama LouesTitos VandisTitos VandisFather LouesCharles FawcettCharles FawcettAmbassador Cyrus T. GaylordJean MuratJean MuratDe CoubertinRoger BrowneRoger BrowneDrakeMarion SivaMarion SivaMaria Loues

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GreeceOlympic games

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Genre affinityComedy · DramaTheme affinityGreece · Olympic GamesDialogue densityComedy · DramaDirector preference215598Actor preference244991 · 263982 · 342882Country preferenceUs

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What is It Happened in Athens about?

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.

How long is It Happened in Athens?

It Happened in Athens has a runtime of 100 minutes.