It Happened in Athens (1962)

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This drama, based on a true story, chronicles the exploits of a gorgeous Greek actress who decrees that she will marry the winner of the 26-mile marathon at the 1896 Olympic Games in Athens. It will be the first time the race has been run in 2,672 years. The actress does this because she is sure… More This drama, based on a true story, chronicles the exploits of a gorgeous Greek actress who decrees that she will marry the winner of the 26-mile marathon at the 1896 Olympic Games in Athens. It will be the first time the race has been run in 2,672 years. The actress does this because she is sure that her true-love will win. The real winner is a poor shepherd. Fortunately, the shepherd would rather marry another. The film contains actual Olympic Games footage. Much of the story was shot on location. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 1 hr. 45 min.
Directed By: Andrew Marton
Genres: Comedy, Romance

In Theaters: Jun 1, 1962 Wide

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Dimitris S

This picture contains a historical example of trippy insanity...Zeus almighty, pray this production crew go straight to heaven so we can enjoy inferno all we like. Alright, I laughed most of the times to measure the tears in my eyes. Not for the lack of accuracy nor that miss… More
This picture contains a historical example of trippy insanity...Zeus almighty, pray this production crew go straight to heaven so we can enjoy inferno all we like. Alright, I laughed most of the times to measure the tears in my eyes. Not for the lack of accuracy nor that miss Kalogeropoulou was in it. It's that I pity the audience who payed and sat through it back when it was released.