Throughout time, men have waged war. Some for power, some for glory, some for honor--and some for love. In ancient Greece, the passion of two of history's most legendary lovers--Paris, Prince of Troy and Helen, Queen of Sparta--ignites a war that will devastate a civilization. When Paris steals Helen away from her husband, King Menelaus, it is an insult that cannot be suffered. Familial pride dictates that an affront to Menelaus is an affront to his brother Agamemnon, powerful King of the Mycenaean's, who soon unites all the massive tribes of Greece to steal Helen back from Troy in defense of his brother's honor. In truth, Agamemnon's pursuit of honor is corrupted by his overwhelming greed--he needs control of Troy to ensure the supremacy of his already vast empire. The walled city, under the leadership of King Prium and defended by mighty Prince Hector, is a citadel that no army has been able to breach. One man alone stands as the key to victory or defeat over Troy--Achilles, believed to be the greatest warrior alive. Arrogant, rebellious and seemingly invincible, Achilles has no allegiance to anyone or anything, save his own glory. It is his insatiable hunger for eternal renown that leads him to attack the gates of Troy under Agamemnon's banner--but it will be love that ultimately decides his fate. Two worlds will go to war for honor and power. Thousands will fall in pursuit of glory. And for love, a nation will burn to the ground.
Cast Names Julian Glover; Brian Cox; Nathan Jones; Adoni Maropis; Jacob Smith; Brad Pitt; John Shrapnel; Brendan Gleeson; Diane Kruger; Eric Bana; Orlando Bloom; Siri Svegler; Lucie Barat; Ken Bones; Manuel Cauchi; Mark Lewis Jones; Garrett Hedlund; Sean Bean; Julie Christie; Peter O'Toole; James Cosmo; Nigel Terry; Trevor Eve; Owain Yeoman; Saffron Burrows; Luke Tal; Matthew Tal; Rose Byrne; Vincent Regan; Tyler Mane; Louis Dempsey; Joshua Richards; Tim Chipping; Desislava Stefanova; Tanja Tzarovska; Alex King; Frankie Fitzgerald;
Box Office USD 133,228,348
Release Date 2004-05-14
Genres Action; Drama; History; Romance; War;
MPAA Rating [?] Rated R for graphic violence and some sexuality/nudity.
Running Time 3 hr. 9 min. (director's cut) 3 hr. 21 min. (director's cut) 2 hr. 43 min.
Director Wolfgang Petersen
Troy Reviews
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I Really Really like this movie because it has got me into gladiator times and the people the ones I look up most are Paris, Hector, Achilles, and Patroclus.