It Happened in Athens(1962)
When Jayne Becomes the Olympic Prize...It's An Outdoor Variation on an Inside Sport!
It Happened in Athens Synopsis
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.
It Happened in Athens (1962) is a comedy and drama film directed by Andrew Marton, released on June 20, 1962 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Trax Colton, Jayne Mansfield, Nico Minardos and Bob Mathias. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Andrew Marton
- Writers:
- László Vadnay
- Producers:
- James S. Elliott
- Cinematographer:
- Curt Courant
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox
- Status:
- Released
It Happened in Athens Cast & Crew
Main cast
Trax Colton
as Spiridon Loues
Jayne Mansfield
as Eleni Costa
Nico Minardos
as Lt. Alexi Vinardos
- Bob Mathias
Bob Mathias
as Coach Graham
Xenia Kalogeropoulou
as Christina Gratsos
Ivan Triesault
as Grandpa Loues / Mr. Trisapopolis
Lily Valenty
as Mama Loues
Titos Vandis
as Father Loues
Charles Fawcett
as Ambassador Cyrus T. Gaylord
Jean Murat
as De Coubertin
Roger Browne
as Drake
Marion Siva
as Maria Loues
Key crew
Directed by Andrew Marton, written by László Vadnay, produced by James S. Elliott.
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It Happened in Athens Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 9 ratings.
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It Happened in Athens – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in It Happened in Athens?
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The main cast of It Happened in Athens (1962) includes Trax Colton, Jayne Mansfield, Nico Minardos, Bob Mathias and Xenia Kalogeropoulou. The film was directed by Andrew Marton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was It Happened in Athens released?
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It Happened in Athens was released on June 20, 1962 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is It Happened in Athens worth watching?
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It Happened in Athens (1962) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.