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It Happened in Athens(Movie, 1962)

1h 40min | Genres: Comedy, Drama
It Happened in AthensRating: 2.8/5 (with 33 votes)
It Happened in Athens is a 1962 American sports comedy-drama film released by 20th Century-Fox. It is directed by Andrew Marton and features Jayne Mansfield, newcomer Trax Colton, Maria Xénia, Nico Minardos, Roger Browne in his debut, and Olympic champion Bob Mathias. ()
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About It Happened in Athens

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.

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Additional Information

Production country: United States of America (USA)
Plays in: Athens
Original language: English (EN)
Spoken languages: English (EN)
Translated into 5 languages: German (DE), Greek (EL), English (EN), Spanish (ES), Italian (IT)
Status: Released
Release date US: 06/20/1962
Director: Andrew Marton
Screenwriter: László Vadnay
Director of Photography: Curt Courant
Alternative titles in other countries (from previews, ads etc.):
"Aconteceu em Atenas"
"Es geschah in Athen"
"Accadde in Atene"
"Sucedió en Atenas"
"Zdarzyło się w Atenach"

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