It Happened in Athens (1962) — Top Movie Database

Production companies : 20th Century Fox /

June 20, 1962 1h 40m United States of America Comedy English More

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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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title：It Happened in Athens
status：Released
Release date： 1962
Runtime：1h 40m
Genres： Comedy · Drama ·
Countries of origin： United States of America ·
Original Language： English ·
Director： Andrew Marton /
Writers： László Vadnay ·
Production companies： 20th Century Fox ·
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.