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1962100 minComedy, Drama

It Happened in Athens

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Is It Happened in Athens worth watching? With a rating of 5.1/10, this Comedy, Drama film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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It Happened in Athens 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.

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Top Cast

Trax Colton
Trax ColtonSpiridon Loues
Jayne Mansfield
Jayne MansfieldEleni Costa
Nico Minardos
Nico MinardosLt. Alexi Vinardos
Bob Mathias
Bob MathiasCoach Graham
Xenia Kalogeropoulou
Xenia KalogeropoulouChristina Gratsos
Ivan Triesault
Ivan TriesaultGrandpa Loues / Mr. Trisapopolis
Lily Valenty
Lily ValentyMama Loues
Titos Vandis
Titos VandisFather Loues
Charles Fawcett
Charles FawcettAmbassador Cyrus T. Gaylord
Jean Murat
Jean MuratDe Coubertin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is It Happened in Athens worth watching?

It Happened in Athens has received mixed reviews with a 5.1/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Comedy, Drama movies.

Is It Happened in Athens hit or flop?

It Happened in Athens has received average ratings (5.1/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is It Happened in Athens?

It Happened in Athens is a Comedy, Drama movie that 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. Onc...

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