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It Happened in Athens (1962)

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.

  • Comedy
  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Trax ColtonTrax ColtonSpiridon Loues
  • Photo of Jayne MansfieldJayne MansfieldEleni Costa
  • Photo of Nico MinardosNico MinardosLt. Alexi Vinardos
  • Photo of Bob MathiasBob MathiasCoach Graham
  • Photo of Xenia KalogeropoulouXenia KalogeropoulouChristina Gratsos
  • Photo of Ivan TriesaultIvan TriesaultGrandpa Loues / Mr. Trisapopolis
  • Photo of Lily ValentyLily ValentyMama Loues
  • Photo of Titos VandisTitos VandisFather Loues
  • Photo of Charles FawcettCharles FawcettAmbassador Cyrus T. Gaylord
  • Photo of Jean MuratJean MuratDe Coubertin

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