It Happened in Athens
# When Jayne Becomes the Olympic Prize...It's An Outdoor Variation on an Inside Sport!
π 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.
π Languages Available:
English
π Date Released:
1962-06-20
β Running Time:
100 mins
β Vote Average:
5.1
Beloved Cast
Spiridon Loues
Trax Colton
Eleni Costa
Jayne Mansfield
Lt. Alexi Vinardos
Nico Minardos
Coach Graham
Bob Mathias
Christina Gratsos
Xenia Kalogeropoulou
Grandpa Loues / Mr. Trisapopolis
Ivan Triesault
Mama Loues
Lily Valenty
Father Loues
Titos Vandis
Ambassador Cyrus T. Gaylord
Charles Fawcett
De Coubertin
Jean Murat
Drake
Roger Browne
Maria Loues
Marion Siva
Priest
Paul MΓΌller
George
Gustavo De Nardo
Dubois
Roger Fradet
O'Toole
Denton De Gray
Stadium Announcer
George Graham
Connolley
Ben Bennett
Burke
Tod Windsor
Nico Loues
Paris Alexander
Narrator (voice)
Alan Caillou
Baby (uncredited)
Mickey Hargitay Jr.
