Movie

It Happened in Athens

“When Jayne Becomes the Olympic Prize...It's An Outdoor Variation on an Inside Sport!”

★ 5.5(9)19621h 40m

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Good to know

Director: Andrew Marton
Release date: 1962-06-20
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: 20th Century Fox

About It Happened in Athens

It Happened in Athens is a 1962 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Andrew Marton, starring Trax Colton, Jayne Mansfield and Nico Minardos. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.5/10 from 9 viewers. Below you can see where to watch It Happened in Athens in Austria — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Trax Colton

Spiridon Loues

Jayne Mansfield

Eleni Costa

Nico Minardos

Lt. Alexi Vinardos

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

Themes & keywords

olympic gamesgreece

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch It Happened in Athens in Austria?+

It Happened in Athens is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Austria. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is It Happened in Athens on Netflix?+

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How long is It Happened in Athens?+

It Happened in Athens has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in It Happened in Athens?+

It Happened in Athens stars Trax Colton, Jayne Mansfield, Nico Minardos, Bob Mathias and Xenia Kalogeropoulou.

When did It Happened in Athens come out?+

It Happened in Athens is a 1962 movie directed by Andrew Marton.

What genre is It Happened in Athens?+

It Happened in Athens is Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed It Happened in Athens?+

It Happened in Athens was directed by Andrew Marton.