15 certificateTroy is a Film programme that first aired in 2004 and has been classified a 15 certificate.

Troy is a 3 star programme

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Troy (2004)

Directed by
Wolfgang Petersen

This epic period adventure attempts to translate Homer's The Illiad in a Gladiator style. It works to a degree - helped by strong performances, impressive backdrops and great fight sequences - but is a little overlong.

In ancient Greece, the passion of two of history's most legendary lovers, Paris, Prince of Troy (Orlando Bloom) and Helen (Diane Kruger), Queen of Sparta, ignites a war that will devastate a civilisation. When Paris steals Helen away from her husband, King Menelaus (Brendan Gleeson), it is an insult that cannot be suffered.

Family pride dictates that an affront to Menelaus is an affront to his brother Agamemnon (Brian Cox), powerful King of the Myceneans, who soon unites all the massive tribes of Greece to steal Helen back from Troy in defence of his brother's honour.

Worth catching, especially for the great fight scenes with Brad Pitt (pictured) doing a sterling job as the legendary and unbeatable Achilles.

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Also known as "Troie", "Troya", "TrĂ³ia"

Genre: Film

Running Time: 157 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 2004

Rating:
3/5 Stars

Classification: 15 Certificate

Production Country: USA

Filmed in Colour

Cast

Image for Brad PittBrad Pitt...Achilles
Image for Eric BanaEric Bana...Hector
Image for Orlando BloomOrlando Bloom...Paris
Image for Diane KrugerDiane Kruger...Helen
Image for Sean BeanSean Bean...Odysseus
Image for Brian CoxBrian Cox...Agamemnon
Nathan Jones...Boagrius
Image for Adoni MaropisAdoni Maropis...Agamemnon's Officer
Jacob Smith...Messenger Boy
Image for John ShrapnelJohn Shrapnel...Nestor
Image for Brendan GleesonBrendan Gleeson...Menelaus
Siri Svegler...Polydora
Lucie Barat...Helen's Handmaiden
Ken Bones...Hippasus
Julian Glover...Triopas