It Happened in Athens (1962)
Comedy
Drama
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
Spiridon Loues
Eleni Costa
Drake
Maria Loues
Priest
George
Dubois
O'Toole
Stadium Announcer
Connolley
Burke
Nico Loues
Lt. Alexi Vinardos
Narrator (voice)
Baby (uncredited)
Coach Graham
Christina Gratsos
Grandpa Loues / Mr. Trisapopolis
Mama Loues
Father Loues
Ambassador Cyrus T. Gaylord
De Coubertin
Crew
Director
Writer
Producer
Music
Director of Photography
Editor
Art Direction
Set Decoration
Costume Design