This production is based on a true story that chronicles the exploits of a gorgeous Greek actress who decrees that she will marry the winner of the 26-mile marathon at the 1896 Olympic Games in Athens. It will be the first time the race has been run in 2,672 years. The actress does this because she is sure that her true-love will win. The real winner is a poor shepherd. Fortunately, the shepherd would rather marry another. The film contains Olympic Games footage and real-life Olympic hero Bob Mathias plays the American captain. Much of the story was shot on location. Music is performed by Manos Hadjidakis, the narrator is Alan Caillou, and writing credits go to László Vadnay. This film is quite rare and difficult to obtain a copy, although the movie poster is more widely circulated due to Jayne Mansfield's revealing costumes.
is a poor shepherd. Fortunately, the shepherd would rather marry another. The film contains Olympic Games footage and real-life Olympic hero Bob Mathias plays the American captain. Much of the story was shot on location. Music is performed by Manos Hadjidakis, the narrator is Alan Caillou, and writing credits go to László Vadnay. This film is quite rare and difficult to obtain a copy, although the movie poster is more widely circulated due to Jayne Mansfield's revealing costumes.