Watch It Happened in Athens (1962) Online!

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.

Directing:
  • Andrew Marton

Writing:
  • László Vadnay

Stars:
Release Date: 1962-06-20
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  • Country: US
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 100
Jayne Mansfield
Jayne Mansfie...
Eleni Costa
Trax Colton
Trax Colton
Spiridon Loues
Lily Valenty
Lily Valenty
Mama Loues
Nico Minardos
Nico Minardos
Lt. Alexi Vinardos
Xenia Kalogeropoulou
Xenia Kaloger...
Christina Gratsos
Ivan Triesault
Ivan Triesaul...
Grandpa Loues / Mr. Trisapopolis
Titos Vandis
Titos Vandis
Father Loues
Charles Fawcett
Charles Fawce...
Ambassador Cyrus T. Gaylord
Jean Murat
Jean Murat
De Coubertin
Roger Browne
Roger Browne
Drake
Marion Siva
Marion Siva
Maria Loues
Paul Müller
Paul Müller
Priest
Gustavo De Nardo
Gustavo De Na...
George
Roger Fradet
Roger Fradet
Dubois
Paris Alexander
Paris Alexand...
Nico Loues
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