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It Happened in Athens

1962·Movie
1h 40min

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A touch of humor.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Hopeful and nostalgic

  • Hopefulness8
  • Nostalgia8
  • Romance7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

History and sports

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

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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.
Historical DramaSports CompetitionOlympic StoryRomantic UnderdogWholesome EntertainmentPeriod PieceFeel-GoodCharming NarrativeClassic Hollywood

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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 5.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is It Happened in Athens?

1 h 40 min

It Happened in Athens runs 1 h 40 min.

What language is It Happened in Athens in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

What tropes does It Happened in Athens use?

Anachronism StewArtistic License – HistoryBetty and VeronicaBiopicCanine CompanionFantasy-Forbidding FatherThe Gay '90sStocking FillerVery Loosely Based on a True StoryTranslation ConventionOf Corsets SexyMeta Castingand 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for It Happened in Athens, including Anachronism Stew, Artistic License – History, Betty and Veronica.