It Happened in Athens (1962)
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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
- Starring:
- Jayne Mansfield, Trax Colton, (more)
- Director(s):
- Andrew Marton
Synopsis of It Happened in Athens
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
Complete Cast of It Happened in Athens
- Jayne Mansfield - Eleni Costa
- Maria Xenia - Christina Gratsos
- Bob Mathias - Coach Graham
- Nico Minardos - Volakos
- Jean Murat - Decoubertin
- Bill Browne - Drake
- George Graham - Announcer
- Charles Fawcett - Ambassador Gaylord
- John Karlsen - King of Greece
- Paul Muller - Priest
- Trax Colton - Spiridon Loues
- Lili Valenty - Mama Loues
- Ivan Triesault - Grandpa Loues
- Roger Fradet - Dubois
- Tod Windsor - Burke
- Gustavo de Nardo - George
- Paris Alexander - Nico Loues
- Alan Caillou - Narrator
- Titos Vandis - Father Loues
- Director(s):
- Andrew Marton
- Writer(s):
- Laszlo Vadnay
- Producer(s):
- James S. Elliott
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