It Happened in Athens

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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  • TheTVDB.com Movie ID 167914
  • Status Released
  • Released United States of America June 1, 1962 Germany January 4, 1963 Mexico January 24, 1963 Sweden February 18, 1963 Finland April 5, 1963 Spain January 22, 1964 (Madrid)
  • Content Rating Sweden ALL United States of America NR
  • Runtime 100 minutes
  • Genres Comedy Drama
  • Original Country United States of America
  • Original Language English
  • Production Company 20th Century Fox 20th Century Fox
  • Distributor 20th Century Fox
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