Troy (movie) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Troy |
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| Directed by | Wolfgang Petersen |
| Produced by | Wolfgang Petersen Diana Rathbun Colin Wilson |
| Written by | David Benioff |
| Starring | Brad Pitt Eric Bana Orlando Bloom Diane Kruger Peter O'Toole Rose Byrne Sean Bean Brian Cox Julie Christie Saffron Burrows |
| Release date(s) | May 13, 2004 United States May 14, 2004 |
| Running time | 196 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom United States |
| Language | English |
Troy is an exciting action movie from 2004. It was made by both the United Kingdom and the United States. The film tells the famous story of the Trojan War. In 2005, Troy was even nominated for an Oscar, which is a very important movie award. The movie features famous actors like Brad Pitt playing Achilles, Eric Bana as Hector, and Peter O'Toole as King Priam. Diane Kruger plays the role of Helen of Troy.
The Story of Troy
The movie begins in Sparta, where Prince Hector and his younger brother Paris from Troy hope for peace. But a war is about to start. The Greek army arrives and takes over a beach near Troy. Achilles, a great Greek warrior, and his soldiers called the Myrmidons, fight bravely. They defeat many Trojan soldiers. Achilles and Hector meet on the battlefield but do not fight yet.
Later, the Trojans launch a surprise attack on the Greeks. The Greeks are close to losing the battle. But then, Achilles and his Myrmidons join the fight. This helps the Greeks turn the tide. Achilles then faces Hector in a fierce battle. Sadly, Hector is killed by Achilles.
After Hector's death, the Greeks come up with a clever plan. They build a huge wooden horse. They leave it outside the city of Troy. The Trojans believe the wooden horse is a special gift for the Gods. They bring the giant horse inside their city walls and celebrate their supposed victory.
But the horse is a trick! Greek soldiers are hidden inside. At night, they climb out of the horse. They open the city gates for the rest of the Greek army. The Greek army rushes into Troy. The Trojans are defeated, and their city falls. In the end, Paris kills Achilles, but Paris also dies after the war.
See also
- In Spanish: Troya (película) para niños
