It Happened in Athens
Directed by Andrew MartonIn 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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It Happened in Athens was released on 20 June 1962.
It Happened in Athens was directed by Andrew Marton.
It Happened in Athens has a runtime of 1h 40m.
It Happened in Athens was produced by James S. Elliott.
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.
The key characters in It Happened in Athens are Spiridon Loues (Trax Colton), Eleni Costa (Jayne Mansfield), Lt. Alexi Vinardos (Nico Minardos).
It Happened in Athens is rated U.
It Happened in Athens is a Comedy, Drama, Biography film.
It Happened in Athens has an audience rating of 5 out of 10.