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Troy 2004

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Troy
15 (Contains strong battle violence)
Cast
Brad Pitt, Eric Bana, Orlando Bloom, Rose Byrne, Peter O'Toole, Diane Kruger, Sean Bean, Brian Cox, Julie Christie, Saffron Burrows
Director
Wolfgang Petersen
Producer
Wolfgang Petersen, Colin Wilson, Diana Rathbun, Winston Azzopardi, Barbara Huber
Writer
David Benioff
Duration
02:42:00
Official Site
http://www.warnerbros.co.uk/movies/troy/
Release
Friday May 14 2004
Genres
Drama, Action/Adventure
Distributor
Warner Brothers

Synopsis

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.

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