Helen of Troy (1955)

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Rossana Podesta may not quite possess the face that would launch a thousand ships, but she is otherwise convincing in the title role of Helen of Troy. Filmed in Italy, this super-epic costars Jacques Sernas as Paris of Troy, who sails to Sparta to secure a peace treaty between the two powerful Greek… More Rossana Podesta may not quite possess the face that would launch a thousand ships, but she is otherwise convincing in the title role of Helen of Troy. Filmed in Italy, this super-epic costars Jacques Sernas as Paris of Troy, who sails to Sparta to secure a peace treaty between the two powerful Greek city-states. When he falls in love with Helen, Queen of Sparta, Paris loses all sense of diplomacy. Helen is willingly "abducted" by Paris and spirited off to Troy, thereby sparking a long and bloody war, which culminates with the legendary Trojan Horse. Torin Thatcher costars as warrior leader Ulysses, while Sir Cedric Hardwicke plays Priam, the pacifistic king of Troy who is overwhelmed by circumstances beyond his control. Also on hand is Stanley Baker as Achilles (who ends up with an arrow you-know-where) and Niall MacGinnis as Helen's husband Menelaus. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: PG, 1 hr. 58 min.
Directed By: Robert Wise
Genres: Drama, Action & Adventure, Art House & International, Classics

In Theaters: Jan 26, 1956 Wide
On DVD: Apr 27, 2004

Critic Reviews

Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
Tedious historical costume drama.
Steve Crum, Kansas City Kansan
Bring on the wooden horse! Good spectacle directed by Robert Wise.

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