Helen of Troy(1956)
“Its towering wonders span the age of titans!”
Overview
Prince Paris of Troy, shipwrecked on a mission to the king of Sparta, meets and falls for Queen Helen before he knows who she is. Rudely received by the royal Greeks, he must flee...but fate and their mutual passions lead him to take Helen along. This gives the Greeks just the excuse they need for much-desired war.
Director
Robert Wise
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures
Cast
Rossana Podestà
as Helen
Jacques Sernas
as Paris
Cedric Hardwicke
as Priam
Stanley Baker
as Achilles
Niall MacGinnis
as Menelaus
Nora Swinburne
as Hecuba
Robert Douglas
as Agamemnon
Torin Thatcher
as Ulysses
Harry Andrews
as Hector
Janette Scott
as Cassandra
Ronald Lewis
as Aeneas
Brigitte Bardot
as Andraste
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1956
Runtime
2h 1m
Language
English
Rating
6.3 / 10
Production Companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Helen of Troy?▼
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What is Helen of Troy about?▼
Prince Paris of Troy, shipwrecked on a mission to the king of Sparta, meets and falls for Queen Helen before he knows who she is. Rudely received by the royal Greeks, he must flee...but fate and their mutual passions lead him to take Helen along. This gives the Greeks just the excuse they need for much-desired war.
Who directed Helen of Troy?▼
Helen of Troy was directed by Robert Wise and released in 1956. It is a adventure, war, romance, history film.
How long is Helen of Troy?▼
Helen of Troy has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minutes (121 minutes total).
Who stars in Helen of Troy?▼
The cast of Helen of Troy includes Rossana Podestà as Helen, Jacques Sernas as Paris, Cedric Hardwicke as Priam, Stanley Baker as Achilles, Niall MacGinnis as Menelaus and more.
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