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Key Information
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| Directors: |
Wolfgang Petersen |
| Stars: |
Orlando Bloom |
| Actors: |
Brian Cox |
| Genre: |
Action/Adventure |
| Subgenre: |
Epic · War · Mythology · Battles · Historical |
| MPAA Rating: |
R (MPAA) |
| Available Formats: |
DVD: Director's Cut Unrated |
| UPC: |
085391154518 |
| Release Date: |
2004 |
| Running Time: |
3hr 16min |
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Languages
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| Original Language: |
English |
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DVD Editions
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Format: DVD: WS, 2hr 42min Release Company: Warner Home Video (November 03, 2009) UPC: 883929106721 |
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Credits
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| Screenwriter: |
David Benioff |
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Professional Reviews
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(05/14/2004, p.E1, A. O. Scott): "[With] crisply edited combat sequences, tableaus of antique splendor, [and] a hugely muscled Brad Pitt modeling the latest in Hellenic leisure wear..." |
| More Information |
| Details: |
With soaring photography that circles from above then swoops in for the action, TROY is Wolfgang Petersen's majestic presentation of the classic Greek legend. It tells the story of an epic battle over Helen (Diane Kruger), the queen of Sparta, who is kidnapped by her lover Paris (Orlando Bloom), the prince of Troy. This infuriates Helen's husband Menelaus (Brendan Gleeson), whose brother Agamemnon (Brian Cox) convinces him to invade Troy. They recruit Achilles (Brad Pitt), the best warrior in Greece, whose bravery, quick feet, and remarkable swordsmanship (not to mention tanned biceps, short kilts, and blond locks) have earned him a reputation that is almost as impressive as his ego. Achilles agrees to fight for Sparta, if only for the fame it will bring him. Even Achilles's mother, in a touching scene, advises him to forget mortal achievements and become a hero who will be remembered throughout history. Along with the invasion of Troy, a series of duels must also be fought: Paris, who is heartbreaking i... |
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