olympic games,greece

It Happened in Athens (1962)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Andrew Marton
  • Profile picture of Trax Colton
    Spiridon Loues Trax Colton
  • Profile picture of Jayne Mansfield
    Eleni Costa Jayne Mansfield
  • Profile picture of Nico Minardos
    Lt. Alexi Vinardos Nico Minardos
  • Profile picture of Xenia Kalogeropoulou
    Christina Gratsos Xenia Kalogeropoulou
  • Profile picture of Ivan Triesault
    Grandpa Loues / Mr. Trisapopolis Ivan Triesault
  • Profile picture of Lily Valenty
    Mama Loues Lily Valenty
  • Profile picture of Titos Vandis
    Father Loues Titos Vandis
  • Profile picture of Charles Fawcett
    Ambassador Cyrus T. Gaylord Charles Fawcett

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Keywords

  • olympic games
  • greece