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It Happened in Athens

It Happened in Athens

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

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.

Release DateJune 20, 1962
StatusReleased
Original TitleIt Happened in Athens
Runtime1h 40min
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LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesUnited States of America
Production Companies20th Century Fox