Helen of Troy
“Its towering wonders span the age of titans! Its tumultuous story has lived for thirty centuries!”
Synopsis
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 - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-07-28
Top Cast
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Rossana Podestà
Helen
Jacques Sernas
Paris
Cedric Hardwicke
Priam
Stanley Baker
Achilles
Niall MacGinnis
Menelaus
Nora Swinburne
Hecuba
Robert Douglas
Agamemnon
Torin Thatcher
Ulysses
Harry Andrews
Hector
Janette Scott
Cassandra
Ronald Lewis
Aeneas
Brigitte Bardot
Andraste
Eduardo Ciannelli
Andros
Marc Lawrence
Diomedes
Maxwell Reed
Ajax
Robert Brown
Polydorus
Barbara Cavan
Cora
Terence Longdon
Patroclus
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 26, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 25, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Wise
- Screenplay & Story
- Hugh Gray, John Twist
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- Helen of Troy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Wise
Hugh Gray, John Twist, N. Richard Nash, Homer
Max Steiner
Harry Stradling Sr.
Thomas Reilly
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Wise
Director
Hugh Gray
Screenplay
John Twist
Screenplay
Thomas Reilly
Editor
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
Harry Stradling Sr.
Director of Photography
Roger K. Furse
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 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.
Who stars in Helen of Troy?
The principal cast of Helen of Troy includes Rossana Podestà, Jacques Sernas, Cedric Hardwicke, Stanley Baker, Niall MacGinnis.
When was Helen of Troy released and how long is it?
Helen of Troy was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for Helen of Troy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Helen of Troy was composed by Max Steiner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Helen of Troy?
Helen of Troy holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).