It Happened in Athens (1962)
When Jayne Becomes the Olympic Prize...It's An Outdoor Variation on an Inside Sport!
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.
Year
1962
Country
US
Language
English
Release date
20 June 1962
TMDB
5.5 (9)
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Trax Colton
Spiridon Loues
Jayne Mansfield
Eleni Costa
Nico Minardos
Lt. Alexi Vinardos
B
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
Paul Müller
Priest
Gustavo De Nardo
George
Roger Fradet
Dubois
D
Denton De Gray
O'Toole
G
George Graham
Stadium Announcer
T
Tod Windsor
Burke
Paris Alexander
Nico Loues
Alan Caillou
Narrator (voice)
M
Mickey Hargitay Jr.
Baby (uncredited)
Σ
Στυλιανός Χιονάκης
μαραθωνοδρόμος
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