Though the film is set at the time of the first modern Olympic Games at the dawn of the 20th Century, from far away it is noticeable that the people in the crowd are from the 1960s as they're wearing 1960s fashions.
It might not be a great movie, however it has huge merits as documentary since its depiction of historical Athens is great. It seems that it was indeed shot within the historical monuments that you can now only see from meters away, while the surroundings of the Acropolis - without today's cement pollution and road traffic -keep their entire aesthetic value.
Andrew Marton had an interesting career. Sure, he made The Thin Red Line, but he also made a Soupy Sales vehicle Birds Do It and even had his name taken off the movie Demon of the Himalayas by Joseph Goebbels because he was Jewish.
I was curious about It Happened In Athens because it featured a storyline concerning the first Olympic marathon held in 1896. That race was won by Louis Spiridon who is the main character in this film.
Awhile ago FMC was showing this film a lot, so I had an opportunity to watch it.I found it rather difficult to watch this film all the way through.
I love this movie! Jayne has a supporting role but gets top billing and is playing against type.
Copyright 27 December 1961 by 20th Century-Fox Film Corporation. New York opening at neighborhood theaters: 14 November 1962 (sic).
Even though Brad Harris is listed as being in the cast, he told me that he missed the start of the filming due to prior commitments. He just couldn't make it on time.
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