It Happened in Athens (1962)

Name: It Happened in Athens
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1962-06-20
Duration: 100 min
Cast: Trax Colton, Jayne Mansfield, Nico Minardos, Bob Mathias, Xenia Kalogeropoulou

When Jayne Becomes the Olympic Prize...It's An Outdoor Variation on an Inside Sport!

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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Released 1962-06-20 · 100 min · Comedy, Drama

Directed by Andrew Marton

Cast

Trax Colton as Spiridon Loues
Jayne Mansfield as Eleni Costa
Nico Minardos as Lt. Alexi Vinardos
Bob Mathias as Coach Graham
Xenia Kalogeropoulou as Christina Gratsos
Ivan Triesault as Grandpa Loues / Mr. Trisapopolis
Lily Valenty as Mama Loues
Titos Vandis as Father Loues
Charles Fawcett as Ambassador Cyrus T. Gaylord
Jean Murat as De Coubertin
Roger Browne as Drake
Marion Siva as Maria Loues
Paul Müller as Priest
Gustavo De Nardo as George
Roger Fradet as Dubois