Summary 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. View more details
Directed : Andrew Marton
Written : László Vadnay
Stars : Bob Mathias Jayne Mansfield Nico Minardos Trax Colton
Genres : Comedy Biography Sport
Release date : May 31, 1962
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Filming locations : Greece
Production companies : Twentieth Century Fox
Summary 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. View more details
Genres : Comedy Biography Sport
Release date : May 31, 1962
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Filming locations : Greece
Production companies : Twentieth Century Fox
