Storyline
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.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Trax Colton
Spiridon Loues
Jayne Mansfield
Eleni Costa
Nico Minardos
Lt. Alexi Vinardos
Bob Mathias
Coach Graham
Xenia Kalogeropoulou
Christina Gratsos
Ivan Triesault
Grandpa Loues / Mr. Trisapopolis
Lily Valenty
Mama Loues
Titos Vandis
Father Loues
Charles Fawcett
Ambassador Cyrus T. Gaylord
Jean Murat
De Coubertin
Roger Browne
Drake
Marion Siva
Maria Loues
Frequently Asked Questions
It Happened in Athens was released on June 20, 1962.
The runtime of It Happened in Athens is 1h 40m.
It Happened in Athens is a Comedy, Drama movie.
It Happened in Athens has a rating of 5.1 out of 10 on TMDB.
It Happened in Athens is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
It Happened in Athens was directed by Andrew Marton.
The main cast of It Happened in Athens includes Trax Colton, Jayne Mansfield, Nico Minardos.
It Happened in Athens is originally in English.