Maria Xenia Movies

In this drama, a married woman begins an affair with an embezzler. Trouble ensues when she discovers that her spouse and her lover murdered an old banker for his inheritance. After she is raped by one of her shady hubby's thugs, the woman asks the advice of a priest who tells her to go to the cops. She does and subsequently goes to live on an isolated Greek island. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

This drama, based on a true story, chronicles the exploits of a gorgeous Greek actress who decrees that she will marry the winner of the 26-mile marathon at the 1896 Olympic Games in Athens. It will be the first time the race has been run in 2,672 years. The actress does this because she is sure that her true-love will win. The real winner is a poor shepherd. Fortunately, the shepherd would rather marry another. The film contains actual Olympic Games footage. Much of the story was shot on location. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi