Robert Wise's often forgotten take on The Iliad story.
Now over sixty years old, this...
Helen of Troy
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.
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Helen of Troy
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 26, 1956
Runtime
2h 1m
Genres
Adventure, War, Romance, History
User Score
60%
Original Title
Helen of Troy
Production Companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Director
Robert Wise
Description
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.