Troy
Drama, Romance, War
Delta Entertainment  (2004) 163 mins NR

7.0 (100,755 votes)
The True Story Of Love, Power, Honor, and The Pursuit Of Glory

Legendary heroes, a beautiful woman, impassioned lovers, a vengeful husband, and a war that will ultimately destroy an entire civilization - such is the legend of Troy. Come with us on a fascinating journey of discovery as we uncover the truth and magic behind the myth.

When Paris, the Prince of Troy, led by insatiable lust, snatches the beautiful Helen away from her husband, King Menelaus, the stage is set for the most tumultuous battle of all time - a battle for love, honor, and glory - a battle known as the Trojan War.

Lasting for over ten years, the Trojan War greatly influenced the culture of Western civilization, inspiring the works of Homer; giving us great heroes like Hector, Paris, and the mighty Achilles; and fascinating us with tales of wooden horses and a face that launched a ...

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Cast and Crew
Julian Glover  ......  Triopas
Brian Cox  ......  Agamemnon
Nathan Jones  ......  Boagrius
Adoni Maropis  ......  Agamemnon's Officer
Jacob Smith  ......  Messenger Boy
Brad Pitt  ......  Achilles
Director  .....  Wolfgang Petersen
Producer  .....  Winston Azzopardi; Barbara Huber; Wolfgang Petersen; Diana Rathbun
Writer  .....  Homer; David Benioff
Notes
Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: In the raid of Troy, several soldiers can be seen as merely acting out the stabbing of people. (more)

Trivia:
Director Wolfgang Petersen left the proposed Batman Vs. Superman project to direct, and cast member Brad Pitt left The Fountain (2006). (more)

Filming Locations:
Blue Lagoon, Comino, Malta (more)

Quotes:
[first lines]
Odysseus: [voiceover] Men are haunted by the vastness of eternity. And so we ask ourselves: will our actions echo across the centuries? Will strangers hear our names long after we are gone, and wonder who we were, how bravely we fought, how fiercely we loved?
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Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 3 wins & 17 nominations (more)