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It Happened in Athens (1962)

It Happened in Athens (1962)

Drama Comedy

When Jayne Becomes the Olympic Prize...It's An Outdoor Variation on an Inside Sport!

Release Date: 1962, June 20
Directors: Andrew Marton
Countries: United States of America
Production: 20th Century Fox
Cast: Nico Minardos, Titos Vandis, Jean Murat, Paul Müller, Roger Browne, Ivan Triesault, Gustavo De Nardo, Roger Fradet, Xenia Kalogeropoulou, Jayne Mansfield, Mickey Hargitay Jr., George Graham

Overview:

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.

Keywords:

greece olympic games