It Happened in Athens
When Jayne Becomes the Olympic Prize...It's An Outdoor Variation on an Inside Sport!
1962 · 1h 40m · Approved
Comedy, Drama
Directed by
Andrew Marton
Overview
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.
Director and cast
- Andrew Marton Director
- Trax Colton as Spiridon Loues
- Jayne Mansfield as Eleni Costa
- Nico Minardos as Lt. Alexi Vinardos
- 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
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