It Happened in Athens

A gentle, old-fashioned romantic comedy-drama with a sunny Mediterranean charm and an underdog sports story at its heart.

Directed by

Andrew Marton

Genres

Comedy, Drama

Starring

Trax Colton, Jayne Mansfield, Nico Minardos

Tagline

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

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.

How it feels

Light, romantic, whimsical and earnest. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Love, sport, class, identity

Content

Mild sexual content. No violence, gore or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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