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It Happened in Athens

NR
ComedyDrama
5.1/10(8 ratings)

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.

06-20-1962
1h 40m
It Happened in Athens
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Main Cast

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
Andrew Marton
Writer:
László Vadnay
Production:
20th Century Fox

Key Crew

Editor:
Jodie Copelan

Locations and Languages

Country:
US
Filming:
US
Languages:
en