It Happened in Athens (1962)

It Happened in Athens (1962)

When Jayne Becomes the Olympic Prize...It's An Outdoor Variation on an Inside Sport! 1962-06-20 United States of America 100 Min. PG-13
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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.

Cast

Trax Colton is Spiridon Loues
Spiridon Loues
Jayne Mansfield is Eleni Costa
Eleni Costa
Nico Minardos is Lt. Alexi Vinardos
Lt. Alexi Vinardos
Bob Mathias is Coach Graham
Coach Graham
Ivan Triesault is Grandpa Loues / Mr. Trisapopolis
Grandpa Loues / Mr. Trisapopolis
Lily Valenty is Mama Loues
Mama Loues
Titos Vandis is Father Loues
Father Loues
Charles Fawcett is Ambassador Cyrus T. Gaylord
Ambassador Cyrus T. Gaylord
Jean Murat is De Coubertin
De Coubertin