Helen of Troy
Sköna Helena
Synopsis
Intrigues and entanglements before Prince Paris wins the heart of beautiful Helena. It all happens in the small kingdom of Arcadia at the time of the Trojan War. Swedish version of Jacques Offenbach's operetta of the classic Greek myth.
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Eva Dahlbeck
Helena
Max Hansen
King Menelaus
Per Grundén
Paris
Åke Söderblom
Hercules
Elisaveta
Läspia
Stig Järrel
Hector
Carl-Gunnar Wingård
Calchas
Åke Claesson
Marcellus
John Botvid
Caro
Keve Hjelm
Lager Myrten
Sigge Fürst
Head Waiter
Erik Hell
Slaver driver
Olav Riégo
Marshal of the Court
Topsy Håkansson
Dancer (uncredited)
Ulla-Carin Rydén
Juno (uncredited)
Gösta Prüzelius
Guest (uncredited)
Eric von Gegerfelt
Captain (uncredited)
Gunnel Wadner
Esperia (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gustaf Edgren
- Screenplay & Story
- Rune Waldekranz, Gustaf Edgren
- Original Score
- Jacques Offenbach
- Original Title
- Sköna Helena
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Sandrews
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gustaf Edgren
Rune Waldekranz, Gustaf Edgren
Jacques Offenbach
Department Leadership Roster
Harald Garmland
Costume Design
Rune Waldekranz
Writer
Gustaf Edgren
Director
Gustaf Edgren
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Helen of Troy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Helen of Troy about?
Intrigues and entanglements before Prince Paris wins the heart of beautiful Helena. It all happens in the small kingdom of Arcadia at the time of the Trojan War. Swedish version of Jacques Offenbach's operetta of the classic Greek myth.
Who directed Helen of Troy?
Helen of Troy was directed by Gustaf Edgren.
Who stars in Helen of Troy?
The principal cast of Helen of Troy includes Eva Dahlbeck, Max Hansen, Per Grundén, Åke Söderblom, Elisaveta.
When was Helen of Troy released and how long is it?
Helen of Troy was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Helen of Troy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Helen of Troy was composed by Jacques Offenbach.