Troy (2004)

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Written by David Benioff

Directed by Wolfgang Petersen

Also known as "Tróia", "Troie", "Troya"

Running Time: 157 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 2004

Rating: 15 Certificate

Production Country: USA

Filmed in Colour

This epic period adventure attempts to translate Homer's The Illiad in a Gladiator style. It works to a degree - helped by strong performances, impressive backdrops and great fight sequences - but is a little overlong.

In ancient Greece, the passion of two of history's most legendary lovers, Paris, Prince of Troy (Orlando Bloom) and Helen (Diane Kruger), Queen of Sparta, ignites a war that will devastate a civilisation. When Paris steals Helen away from her husband, King Menelaus (Brendan Gleeson), it is an insult that cannot be suffered.

Family pride dictates that an affront to Menelaus is an affront to his brother Agamemnon (Brian Cox), powerful King of the Myceneans, who soon unites all the massive tribes of Greece to steal Helen back from Troy in defence of his brother's honour.

Worth catching, especially for the great fight scenes with Brad Pitt (pictured) doing a sterling job as the legendary and unbeatable Achilles.

Cast

Image for Brad PittBrad PittAchilles
Image for Eric BanaEric BanaHector
Image for Orlando BloomOrlando BloomParis
Image for Diane KrugerDiane KrugerHelen
Image for Sean BeanSean BeanOdysseus
Image for Brian CoxBrian CoxAgamemnon
Nathan JonesBoagrius
Image for Adoni MaropisAdoni MaropisAgamemnon's Officer
Jacob SmithMessenger Boy
John ShrapnelNestor
Image for Brendan GleesonBrendan GleesonMenelaus
Siri SveglerPolydora
Lucie BaratHelen's Handmaiden
Ken BonesHippasus
Julian GloverTriopas

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