Movie
It Happened in Athens
“When Jayne Becomes the Olympic Prize...It's An Outdoor Variation on an Inside Sport!”
5.1/10
1962
1h 40m
en
Comedy
Drama
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.
Director
Andrew Marton
Writers
László Vadnay
Movie Information
Release Date
June 20, 1962
Runtime
1h 40m
Status
Released
Original Language
en
Vote Count
8
Production
