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It Happened in Athens

First aired on Jun 20, 1962

Runtime: 100 mins

50%

Genres: Comedy, Drama

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.

Featured Cast: click image to view more
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
Featured Crew
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László Vadnay | Writer
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Andrew Marton | Director
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Marilena Aravantinou | Art Direction
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Manos Hatzidakis | Music
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Curt Courant | Director of Photography
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Aurelio Crugnola | Set Decoration