
It Happened in Athens
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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Movie Details
- Original Title: It Happened in Athens
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Release Date: 1962-06-20
- Runtime: 100 minutes
- Rating: 5.1/10 (8 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: 20th Century Fox
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.0883
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew

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
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What is It Happened in Athens?▼
It Happened in Athens is a Comedy, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1962-06-20.
Who are the main actors in It Happened in Athens?▼
The main cast includes Trax Colton, Jayne Mansfield, Nico Minardos, Bob Mathias, Xenia Kalogeropoulou, .
Where can I watch It Happened in Athens online?▼
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Is It Happened in Athens based on a true story?▼
When Jayne Becomes the Olympic Prize...It's An Outdoor Variation on an Inside Sport!
What is the IMDb rating of It Happened in Athens?▼
It Happened in Athens has an IMDb rating of 5.1/10 based on 8 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of It Happened in Athens?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for It Happened in Athens?▼
The soundtrack was composed by 20th Century Fox. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was It Happened in Athens filmed?▼
It Happened in Athens was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is It Happened in Athens?▼
The total runtime of It Happened in Athens is 100 minutes.
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The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
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