Helen of Troy (1955)

Helen of Troy (1955)
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Rossana Podesta may not quite possess the face that would launch a thousand ships, but she is otherwise convincing in the title role of Helen of Troy. Filmed in Italy, this super-epic costars Jacques Sernas as Paris of Troy, who sails to Sparta to secure a peace treaty between the two powerful Greek city-states. When he falls in love with Helen, Queen of Sparta, Paris loses all sense of diplomacy. Helen is willingly "abducted" by Paris and spirited off to Troy, thereby sparking a long and bloody war, which culminates with the legendary Trojan Horse. Torin Thatcher costars as warrior leader Ulysses, while Sir Cedric Hardwicke plays Priam, the pacifistic king of Troy who is overwhelmed by circumstances beyond his control. Also on hand is Stanley Baker as Achilles (who ends up with an arrow you-know-where) and Niall MacGinnis as Helen's husband Menelaus. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Rossana PodestàJacques Sernas, (more)
Director(s):
Robert Wise
Format(s):
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Rossana Podesta may not quite possess the face that would launch a thousand ships, but she is otherwise convincing in the title role of Helen of Troy. Filmed in Italy, this super-epic costars Jacques Sernas as Paris of Troy, who sails to Sparta to secure a peace treaty between the two powerful Greek city-states. When he falls in love with Helen, Queen of Sparta, Paris loses all sense of diplomacy. Helen is willingly "abducted" by Paris and spirited off to Troy, thereby sparking a long and bloody war, which culminates with the legendary Trojan Horse. Torin Thatcher costars as warrior leader Ulysses, while Sir Cedric Hardwicke plays Priam, the pacifistic king of Troy who is overwhelmed by circumstances beyond his control. Also on hand is Stanley Baker as Achilles (who ends up with an arrow you-know-where) and Niall MacGinnis as Helen's husband Menelaus. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
121 mins

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Director(s):
Robert Wise
Writer(s):
Hugh GrayN. Richard NashJohn Twist
Categories:
Action / Adventure
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Alexandria M.

This movie I believe was made in the 50's, but even so it's pretty well done. I felt they portrayed Helen in a good light and not just some love struck hussy who leaves her husband for a younger man. They even give her some sort of Spartan reserve which is missing in the newest version Troy. The acting is well done. I didn't expect it to be as good as it was really and I really enjoyed it. I also felt that the costumes and sets were pretty well done also and that this movie moved along at a good pace. Many movies from this era, and the 60's, tend to bog down in details that were never really needed. This film doesn't do that. I recommend this film to anyone who loves Greek myths or the Trojan War.

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Marjorie W.

It's hard to find movies except the old classics for students to see. Yes, the storyline has different heroes, but this worked for discussing with students how storytellers make changes.

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Keith K.

Good plot, worthwhle spending two hours in the evening to view this classic.

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