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The Iliad's story of the Trojan war, told from the Trojan viewpoint.The Iliad's story of the Trojan war, told from the Trojan viewpoint.The Iliad's story of the Trojan war, told from the Trojan viewpoint.
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- Robert Wise
- Raoul Walsh(uncredited)
- Writers
- John Twist(screenplay)
- Hugh Gray(screenplay)
- N. Richard Nash(adaptation)
- Stars
- Robert Wise
- Raoul Walsh(uncredited)
- Writers
- John Twist(screenplay)
- Hugh Gray(screenplay)
- N. Richard Nash(adaptation)
- Stars
Rossana Podestà
- Helen
- (as Rossana Podesta)
Jacques Sernas
- Paris
- (as Jack Sernas)
Cedric Hardwicke
- Priam
- (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke)
- Robert Wise
- Raoul Walsh(uncredited)
- Writers
- John Twist(screenplay)
- Hugh Gray(screenplay) (adaptation)
- N. Richard Nash(adaptation)
- All cast & crew
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Did you know
- TriviaSergio Leone was one of the second-unit directors. He had a more rewarding experience on this American film because he was able to communicate directly with director [nm0936404,] since both could speak French.
- GoofsWhen examining the wooden horse, Ulysses tells his friend that the Trojans will give thanks to Athena for their victory. The friend replies, "And to Bacchus, the god of grapes." Bacchus was the Roman god of wine, not Greek. The correct Greek equivalent was Dionysus. Throughout the rest of the film, the characters call the gods by their correct Greek names (Athena, Zeus etc.)
- Crazy creditsIn the United States, the credits on the film, and the promotional material, list Jacques Sernas as "Jack Sernas."
- ConnectionsEdited into The Story of Mankind (1957)
Review
Featured review
back to the fifties
This movie typically dates from an era, when the many local movie-theatres were visited regularly for their newest issues. An era when television could not compete yet, also an era when society wasn't as hectic and demanding as it is today.
So just sit back, relax, and take your time to watch 'Helen of Troy'. Fifties-movies generally are well-made and worth watching, and this one is no exception. For instance, enjoy the 'overture', a fine piece of film-music to get you in the right mood. The concert is on for about five minutes, the screen before your face not moving at all during this entire period.
Once 'Helen' is on her way, you will enjoy the quality of the (color-)shots, and that of the actors and actresses. Their heroic style of acting, completely out of fashion now, is remarkable. Further there is not much to add. The fifties show a clear trend for pompous movies lending their plot from ancient Greek or Roman history. Such as 'Ben Hur', 'Spartacus' and 'Quo Vadis'. 'Helen of Troy' also belongs to this category.
And, what about Brigitte Bardot? Her tiny role as a slave-girl in a pompous Greek-history setting does not suit her talents very well. Brigitte makes the best of it, though, occasionally succeeding in letting her famous image shine through.
So just sit back, relax, and take your time to watch 'Helen of Troy'. Fifties-movies generally are well-made and worth watching, and this one is no exception. For instance, enjoy the 'overture', a fine piece of film-music to get you in the right mood. The concert is on for about five minutes, the screen before your face not moving at all during this entire period.
Once 'Helen' is on her way, you will enjoy the quality of the (color-)shots, and that of the actors and actresses. Their heroic style of acting, completely out of fashion now, is remarkable. Further there is not much to add. The fifties show a clear trend for pompous movies lending their plot from ancient Greek or Roman history. Such as 'Ben Hur', 'Spartacus' and 'Quo Vadis'. 'Helen of Troy' also belongs to this category.
And, what about Brigitte Bardot? Her tiny role as a slave-girl in a pompous Greek-history setting does not suit her talents very well. Brigitte makes the best of it, though, occasionally succeeding in letting her famous image shine through.
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- wrvisser-leusden-nl
- Jun 12, 2004
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