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In the year of our Lord 1960, the

Olympic Games were held in Rome. A

million visitors crowded the ancient city

to witness an assembly of athletes from

the nations of the world. On this

earth, torn asunder as it is by fear and

by misunderstanding, here, this

day, something wonderful was happening.

For men of many nations were joining

hands, hearts and minds

in friendship. This spirit of

understanding and solidarity was born

more than 2,000 years ago in a land whose

philosophers first set free the mind and

spirit of mankind. Thus, the

honor of leading the parade of the

nations is given to Greece.

But every nation entering the Olympiads

brings honor and glory both to itself

and to the cause of peace when its flag

flies with the flags of sister nations.

The Olympic flag is a symbolof the desire

for peace that lies in the hearts of all

men. Thousands of years

ago, Aeschylus told how Prometheus

stole fire from the gods to give light to

the world. For this, the

gods punished Prometheus, but he chose to

die in the light of freedom rather than

live in a world of darkness.

Today, this runner carries a torch

symbolizing that same light of freedom.

A torch first seen in ancient Greece,

extinguished for centuries by wars and by

indifference, was relighted in

1896, the date of the first modern

Olympic games. Ours is a story of those

games and the place of their rebirth. For

in the beginning, it happened in

Athens. The world is

shallow or it's

deep Half

awake the other

Full of many but

meant for few

Depending in the end

on what you do The

world is

only what you dare to

make

itJust like an

ache

inside until

you break it.

Dream power

sleep

until a kiss comes true.

If it could happen in

our things, you are

not

What is it?What are you trying to tell me?

Sophon, please, what is it?You're trying

to tell me something?What?

What is it?

don't worry we'll get you out now

easy does it now come

on out stop squealing come on

you're all right come on

come on

come on come on out

Stand up, come on. There you go.

There. There you are.

Stand up and try your legs. Come on. Oh,

you're fine, fine. Go ahead, go on.

Stop it, please. Come on, we're going

home.

Let's go, Socrates. Round 'em up.

We're going

home. Good drivers, heavens and elves!

Put that down, sonny. Christos! How's

everything in Athens, Christos?You

wouldn't recognize the town. I'll slap

your face if you don't put that down.

Flags are all over. And people from

far-off countries are coming to Athens.

Even kings. I saw one myself with his

queen in a golden carriage. She had a

huge hat with birds on it.

What's happening in Athens?The Olympic

Games. The Olympic Games?Well, you're

dreaming for the last games were held

more than 2,672 years ago. I

know that, Spiritan. I'm not stupid, but

they're doing it again. You're not making

all this up, are you?Why shall I lie to

you or to anybody?

This is the last time I bring you any

news. Here, here it is. I bought it

myself this morning in Athens. Let me

see. When did the games begin?Tomorrow.

Can I keep it?Of course.

You must do that, little girl. I told you

a hundred times, Grandpa. He's a boy.

She does it on purpose.

Be quiet and eat your soup.

Sit here, son.

Father, I want to go to Athens tonight

and I need a little money.

I ran to old Christos and he tells me

that Greece are having the Olympic Games

again. They begin tomorrow and if I start

tonight, I can be in Athens in time. What

for?I want to take part. I want to run.

You?You want to run in the Olympic

Games?Why do you look at

me like that for?You know I can outrun

anybody in the village. So you can outrun

anyone in our village?You are the fastest

in Marussi. So what?

Look, I'll need very little money,

Father, and I'll pay you back every cent.

What makes you think they let you run?And

if they do, then what?What chance have

you against those great athletes?

You know the trouble with him. He's a

dreamer. What's wrong with that?A

man must have dreams. On the

Meadows, I think, what is the difference

between me and my sheep?Not much, Father.

We stand in the hot sun from daybreak

until dusk. Then we come home and sleep,

day after day. The difference

between a man and his animal is that a

man has dreams. And I want my dreams to

come true. What is he saying?It

is so long. Please, father, can I have

the money?No. Now let me eat

my soup in peace.

Don't be angry with your father.

But I'm not angry. He's angry with me.

But he's not. But he makes me look like a

fool. Why?Why does he do it?

He's worked hard all of his life.

He never had any time for pleasure or

even dreams. Work is all he can think

of. It is very hard for him to

understand you, but I do.

Thank you.

God be with you.

Stop it, please. Get back.

Get back to the house! Get back!

When are you gonna learn to mind me?

What am I gonna do with you, huh?Papa.

Get in.

Now, listen to stay in there, you

understand?I don't want you to come out.

All right, all right, Sophocles, you

win. I guess I'll have to take you to

Athens.

Come on. Come on.

No, no! Sophically, not here!

Come here, you what?You're in the big

city, now you have to be. Hey, I better

put a string on you.

Who are these men?You don't know?These

are our hobby the games.

This is Guskos, our unbeatable disco

straw. And

this is Vinardos, the

greatest Martha runner the world will

ever see. Do you think they will

win?Every Greek will win, but these

two will win for sure.

You see, even the dogs admire

Vinardos. Oh, no, sir. It's not him.

It's the sausage. Oh.

Oh, I'm sorry, Sophocles. I can't buy it.

We mustn't even think of sausage.

Has the American team arrived yet?Not

through this game, sir. Where are they?

Can you tell me, sir, how I can take part

in the games?What do you want to do?I can

run. You're late, young guy. The Olympic

trials were held three months ago, and

only those who qualified may participate.

But we live in the mountains. We didn't

hear anything about the trials. I'm

sorry. But please, sir, there must be a

way.

I want to take part in the games. I'm a

good runner.

One, please. Two drachmids.

I had it here. Maybe they stole it.

Lots of foreigners here now, you know.

What'll I do now?Step aside and let

the others buy their tickets.

Well, what's going on now?It's Vinarlos,

the marathon runner.

Christina, just look at my shoes. Just

look at them. You stepped all over them.

Don't

be needing you any more today. Christina,

here's her ticket in the first row. Have

a nice time. Thank you.

You're from Arussia, aren't you?

Christina?Spirito. I can't

believe it. Christina Gracer. Spirito

Luis. But weren't you just in that

beautiful carriage with that driver?It

belongs to my mistress, Elena Costa.

She's the greatest actress in Greece.

Isn't that your old dog, Plato?No, no,

Plato is dead. This is his son,

Sophocles, just learning to be a

sheepdog. Aren't you coming in?

Somebody stole my money. Oh, I'm sorry.

I'll give you my ticket. Please

take it. It's in the front row. Mr.

Vinardos gave it to me. No,

no. I can see the games any other day,

but I'll wait for you out here. Wait.

I've got an idea. This is the best seat.

Maybe they'll exchange it for two

not-so-good ones.

Look, look! I see Prince Constantine,

Prince Charles!

I must get ready for the parade. Good

luck.

Lieutenant, I are a few words for the

press. For the press?I hope to win.

What do you think of his chances, Miss

Costa?His chances with me are in the

marathon race. You mind if I code that?

Not at all. I haven't seen my name in the

newspaper since the Olympics started. It

seems that you boys are only interested

in writing about Lieutenant Vinardos and

that discus thrower and all the rest of

those muscle men. Even if you are our

greatest actress, when the Olympics are

on... What shall I do, broad

chump?You could announce that you're

gonna marry Vinardos. That wouldn't

help me. Only make him more famous. Oh, I

don't know. Marrying the marathon winner

is pretty big news.

My hand in marriage to the marathon

winner. Why, that's great. That's just

insentional. It isn't that what I

suggested. No, no, it isn't. You

suggested that I marry Luteno Fernandos.

And I said that I'd marry whoever wins

the marathon. There's a difference.

Of course. There's a great difference.

Buy the newspaper tonight, Miss Costa.

Actress Eleni Costa will marry marathon

winner, whoever it is. Oh, my God!

Come

on, boy, step on it.

You must be the Americans. Yes, we just

arrived. Have we missed the opening?No,

you haven't. But we expected you a week

ago. What happened?Well, we boarded the

wrong ship in Italy and went to Africa

first. From there, we took the wrong ship

again and ended up in Istanbul. Well,

there's nothing like seeing the worlds.

There's your desingo. Oh, thank you. Go

on in, boys. I have to talk to this man.

Yes. Now, it's very important that

we get busy on this right away. This

sounds at home, boys.

I'm the coach of this team. My name's

Graham. Theresa Popolos. Theresa Popolos.

I was just wondering where you have

planned for us to stay. Any hotel at all.

Oh, that's fine. And do we turn the bills

over to you later?The bills?Ah,

yes, for the hotel and the food. Well,

I... Well, we were invited, weren't

we?Yes, to take part in the games. But

you see, the respective governments take

care of the expenses. Did your government

not attend to it?Our government?They

don't even know we're here. We came over

on our own. Well, I'd better speak to

your ambassador about it. He's up in his

box.

Hold it, boys. Keep your pants on. I've

got bad news. What is it?It seems we

should've let President Cleveland know we

were coming. I've just been informed that

we were invited here to run and jump, not

to eat.

Maybe, uh, we'd better pool our money.

Money?Oh, that's a lot. We've got it.

gotta clean hangers here.

Three dollars?Wait a minute, here's

a dime. 55 cents. This ain't enough for a

round of shish kebabs.

Come in!

Welcome, gentlemen. Welcome to Athens.

I'm Cyrus T. Gaylord, your ambassador to

Greece. How do you do, sir?I've just

heard about your predicament. Well, sir,

what do you plan to do about it?Well, I'm

afraid there's not much I can do about

it. Can't you cave to Washington for

money?It'd be absolutely useless. You

see, President Cleveland has a terrible

problem on his hands. He's a Democrat.

The majority in Congress are Republicans.

And you know how the Republicans are.

Yeah. Can't the embassy give us some

quick cash?If I were to advance you any

money without authorization, I'd be

called in to face a Senate investigation.

You've heard about Senate investigations.

Yeah. Of course I'll do my best.

Naturally, these things take a little

time. Now, how much time?A lot of red

tape, you know. But I'll rush it through.

I should think in about two weeks. Two

weeks?What'll we eat in the meantime,

Sand?Well, I wish you lots of luck in the

games, boys. I know you're going to make

us proud. Good day.

I'll be out there rooting for you. The

king and the queen.

What are these flags?I thought you

represented the United States. Not quite,

sir. We represent the Boston Athletic

Association. I represent Princeton

University, New Jersey. Oh, but this

Boston and Princeton, they are in

America, no?Would it not be advisable to

stand under your own country's flag?We

have here one for you.

Well, what do you know, fellas?

We're representing the whole United

States.

She knows Pinardo. She came in the same

carriage as Lieutenant Pinardo. Pinardo.

Why not?She works as a maid for the great

actress who's going to marry Lieutenant

Pinardo.

We are grateful that by

the grace of God, we are

king of Greece. At the time of the

rebirth of an old and glorious

tradition, the Olympic Games,

we are relighting the flames that went

out over 2,500 years ago.

We sincerely hope that this

flame will burn brightly through the

years. as a symbol of

peaceful competition

between nations.

And now, ladies and gentlemen, for the

first event, the triple jump.

And now, ladies and gentlemen, for the

first event, the triple jump.

The American is next.

The winner of the first event, the

American, Cudley.

It looks like we'll eat.

Don't worry, coach, get in time. They'll

learn it.

Now comes the 100-meter dash.

What's the matter?You sick?No, this is

the way we always start.

Get set, ready.

Where's the Greek?What happened to the

Greek?He's still running.

Oh, that's all right. They are Americans.

Mostly Indians, you know.

He

sounds better already. They're getting

the hang of it.

Not one Greek victory. I can't believe

it. Extra, read all about it. Actress

Cots offers him emerged a marathon

winner, whoever he is. Extra, extra.

But I thought she was going to marry

Vinardos. It's all right. He's going to

win. She must be very sure that he will

win. nobody could beat him

look the Americans Wow

take a look at this who is

she actress offers hand in

marriage to marathon winner whoever he

is coach is it too late for me to

switch over to the marathon race what's

the matter don't you have a girl back

home yeah but I don't have one in Athens

well look around this place is full of

good-looking girls

It's beautiful. Haven't

you ever been here before?Uh-huh, many

times, but always alone.

Nothing can be beautiful if you're alone.

Just imagine,

3,000 years ago, two

young people just like us sat right here.

All that's left of them are the

scratches. Do you think they were happy?

Now, young people are never happy. Why?

Because I have dreams that don't come

true. You have dreams?

That's why I came to Athens. I thought

you came to see the games. I came to take

part. I want to run, but they won't let

me. To run?

What a strange dream.

Don't you have dreams?At night

I'm too tired to dream. Days I have

no time. Don't you have

anybody?You mean

a man?

Hasn't anybody ever told you that you're

beautiful?

Once, a guest of Miss Costa's came into

the kitchen. He was a little drunk.

He said I was beautiful. Then he embraced

me. What did you do?

Nothing. What can a kitchen maid do when

her mistress has guest wants to embrace

her?I wish I

could be with you every day, Christina.

I'll show too. But I can't. Why?

I'll be leaving for America. America?

My father sent me the ticket.

Why are you leaving?In four days. Four

days?Four days can be a

lifetime. But

why do you want to leave your country?How

can you leave all this?I don't want to

clean other people's shoes. What do you

mean?I don't want to be a servant girl

all my life. You wouldn't have to be a

servant girl all your life. You

mean I could be

a shepherd's girl?Yes.

Well, I guess I'd better get going.

It's a long way. Where are you going?

Back to Mercy. I thought you were going

to stay for the games. Oh, I haven't

got any money and I've got no place to

sleep. If you don't mind sleeping on

straw, you can stay now stable tonight.

I can even get you a job if you want to

stay for the games. I know a man who has

a newspaper stand. He has boys to run to

the papers. You said you're a good

runner, didn't you?Best! And I could

shout, too! Extra, extra! Read all

about it! Actress school married marathon

winner! Extra, extra!

You smell like the village. It must be

the sheep. You can take a shower in Miss

Costa's house. Shower?

What's that?Come, I'll show you. Miss

Kosasendom comes home before midnight.

This is the latest American invention.

It's called a shower. Where's the water?

From up there. You just turn that handle.

Hey, not now! First you have to get

undressed. It's just like

rain. Oh,

wait! I have to get out first. Then you

can hand me out your shirt. I'll wash it

while you shower. Don't be long.

Good night, Alexi. I don't want you to

come in, not tonight.

All right, let's settle this right now,

then. Eleni, I'm not only your fiance.

I'm also a lieutenant in the Greek army,

and we have a set of rules. And if you're

gonna be my wife, you better stick with

those rules. In the Greek theater, we

have a few rules, too. The number one is

to get your name in the newspaper.

Ever since you came back from America

with this crazy hairdo, you're full of

American ideas. Well, you better go

tomorrow to the newspaper and retract

this idiocy. What harm is in it?I would

never have done it if I hadn't been

certain that you would win. Well, I don't

know. I was watching the French run a

workout, and he seems like a real threat.

Oh?Is he good-looking?He's really

disgusting. Goodness, dear.

Disgusta?Disgusta!Miss Costa, sorry to

disturb you so late, but our story has

grown bigger than I expected. Good

evening, Lieutenant. You have to come to

the photograph studio in the morning to

have your picture taken with all the

marathon runners. It was something nice

and classical, you know. You'll have to

be there too, Lieutenant. No, I will not.

Get out. I'll be there, George. Good

night. Good night. Thank you.

Lenny, I love you very much. But if I

have any luck, I'll get over it. Goodbye.

I know otherwise I wouldn't be in love

with him. You could be so

happy if you weren't jealous. I'm not

jealous. Oh, you are. Terribly.

You have no reason to be. Sure, I like to

flirt. I can't help it. It's in my blood.

But I love only you.

Eleni, I told you I'm not jealous. But

there is something called a man's pride.

You take it away from him and he becomes

nothing. We can have everything I have,

Eleni, but don't you ever take away my

pride. Not ever. Goodbye.

This is really something. Pink salt.

Oh, my

scars. I didn't expect you home so soon.

I thought you would be away at least

until two o'clock. Who is he?

I know you'll fire me for this, but I

couldn't help it. He had to take a shower

and the only place I could think of

was... Who is he?A

man. That I saw.

And what else do you know about him?He's

from my village. He is?

And how did he get under my shower?He

needed a bath. And I was washing his

shirt. It's still wet. I'm ironing

it now. Oh, that makes sense.

What is his name?Spirito.

Spirito Luis. Spirito.

What's burning?His shirt. It's under the

iron.

Christina, where's my shirt?

Hello, Spiritan.

Ooh, you must abuse my French soap.

Why are you staring at me like that?

What's the matter?Can't you talk?

Well, then say something. I want my

shirt.

Christina, where did you put the shirt

the lieutenant left for you to launder?

I burnt your shirt. It will have to be

mended. Put it down. It's silk.

Do you like silk?Feel it.

It's like the skin of a beautiful girl,

isn't it?I don't know.

You don't know?Well, I can see

there's much for you to learn.

That'll be all Christina. You may go.

Well, it looks better on you

than on the lieutenant.

I'll give it back as soon as mine is

mended. You don't have to. Sit down.

Would you like something?A drink?

Some cognac, maybe?Cognac?

What's that?

It's very good. It

makes you feel warm inside.

No, thank you. I'm warm enough.

This course is killing me. Will you

undo me?I'll do

it. You wait for me in the kitchen.

Nice-looking young man. Where have you

been hiding him?He just came down from

the village. Well, let's keep him here.

Does he know about horses?I need a new

driver. I don't think he wants to be a

driver. He likes what he's doing. He's a

shepherd. A shepherd?

I won't be a shepherd very long. Ouch,

you clumsy idiot. Forgive me, madam. I'm

sorry.

Everybody look at Miss Costa. Hey,

Frenchy, don't go overboard. Are

you ready?Not yet.

You two on the left. Move a littlecloser.

Don't you want to wait for Vinardos?He's

not coming. Go ahead.

That's good. Bon mous.

Now, Frenchy, there's a time and place

for everything. Hold it, boys.

Ready?

One, two, three.

Board it.

There will be no picture.

I'm sorry, gentlemen, but I will not let

her go through with this cheap circus.

And then you come with me.

Don't make a scene, please. There will be

no scene. For your information, Miss

Costa is my fiance. Well,

according to my information, right now

she's the fiance of all of us. Out of my

way. Hey, let go of our fiance.

Oh, well. Where you want it?

Come on.

Fight over actors and photographic

studio, extra. We know about it. Fist

fight between Binardo's an American

runner. Fight over actors and

photographic studio, extra.

Extra! Extra! It's nice! He's using the

Nazo's American Square!

Right, we're actresses from the Graphic

Studio. We know all about it.

You want to take all of some of my favors?

No, no, I got enough to go to the games.

We are together. Now the Australian. Now

the Greek. Who

won?The American.

Those Americans, they win everything. Not

the next event. It's the viscous straw.

No one can beat our goosecos.

No one can get al gusto. How'd the

American do it?He hasn't got one throw

that counts yet.

You do it all wrong. Haven't you ever

thrown the discus before?Never. I thought

so. Let me show you. Look,

this is the grip. This

finger here is very important. Oh, okay.

Well, maybe you can make a good marker.

Get ready for the final throw!

Good luck. Get ready for the final throw!

Finally, gentlemen, be ready for the

Greek anthem.

You see?What can I tell you?What can I

tell you?

I feel like crying. I haven't

cried. I feel like crying

too.

Back to the American Anthem.

Whoa! Hey! Hey! Wait

a minute!

Just a minute! To heck with the red tape!

To heck with everything! I'll give you

the money! Hey! Hey! Hey!

The good old Star-Spangled Banner's

getting to be a bigger hit than the Blue

Danube! Hey!

Hey! The golly good fowl on

the town

Goose Ghost is beaten. American wins.

Read all about it. Goose Ghost is beaten.

American wins. Goose Ghost is...

Stay here.

Pardon me, sir, but you shouldn't be

drinking.

Why did you say you shouldn't drink?

I realize this is that actress, but you

shouldn't. Go on, go peddle

your pebbles, will you?Nobody buys my

papers, sir. They only tell of defeat for

Greece. Day after tomorrow, I expect to

sell a lot of papers the day of the

marathon. Binaros wins,

read all about it. If you keep up like

this, I won't sell any papers.

That's a nice shirt. Thank you. Ladies.

You should be ashamed of yourself.

Keeping him up like this. You didn't

peasant born, I'm gonna punch you right

in the nose. Punch me in the nose. But

this peasant walked all the way from

Maroussi to see a Greek victory, and all

I've seen is defeat. And here you are

drinking ruining your chances.

You better go out, or I'm gonna have one

of the waiters throw you out. Throw me

out?That's easy. But to win the marathon

takes a man. And you're the

only one that can do it.

Waiter, get him out of here!

Don't give him any more to drink!

Don't give him any more to drink!

What happened to you, fella?

I tripped. Are you

guys with the American team?Yeah.

What do you win?Nothing yet. I'm the

marathon runner. Be careful.

He's gonna lose. He's

gonna lose. Hey!

Listen, I wanna run in the marathon. What

do you know about the marathon, young man?

It's long. Well, it's longer than you

think. It's a killer. A

killer?Yeah, the first guy who ran those

26 miles. What was the name of that Greek

soldier?Phidippides. That's him. He

finished the run, then he dropped dead.

I won a run in the marathon. Listen, you

fool. After 15 miles, your lungs give

out. You can no longer tell your legs

what to do. From then on, it's only the

will of your heart that moves you. And

that's when the marathon race begins. You

run until you drop, then you run some

more. I'm not afraid, sir. I've run

all my life in the hills. But how can we

help?Look, you're a Greek, aren't you?

It's up to the Greek Olympic Committee.

Where can I find it?The big white

building down by the stadium. The one

with all the pillars.

Thank you. Thank

you.

He's still there. I never saw a

more determined man in my life.

I've told him over and over, it's

impossible. He cannot qualify.

I wonder. What makes a man qualify for

a race?Baron de Commentin.

You are the founder of modern Olympics.

You wrote the rules yourself. We cannot

break them in the first game. Yes, I

know, but I still wonder.

I should have made rules for exception.

It's Reynardos. He's drunk.

I know. I saw him get started.

Should I tell him that Miss Costa is not

home?No, don't. I know

it's her music, but it's so beautiful.

Let's make use of it.

You're trembling. You're

trembling too. Don't

go to America. I can't change it now.

It's too late. I won't let you

go. You can only let me

run in that marathon race. Marathon?

Could win. I know I'd win. Then our

whole lives would be changed. Your life

would change. If you won, I'd lose you.

Why?I don't understand. You'll be a hero.

I'll make you a captain, you'll get some

fancy clothes, and all the women will be

after you, even Miss Costa.

That's not true. Yes, it is. She's after

you now.

Heroes may love kitchen mates, but they

never marry them.

You're wrong, Christina. You're wrong.

I thought you were inside well very

romantic stop it who

is he him I don't have

the slightest idea he's been with me

since morning he might be one of the

marathon runners marathon runners how are

you I'm Lieutenant Vinardos who are you

it's no useHe doesn't speak any of the

civilized languages. I've tried them all.

He just smiles. Mmm,

you're sweet. What does he want from you?

Well, he wasn't able to tell me, but I

have some ideas. He's a rich son of a

sheikh. He gave me his ring. It's a bit

too large. Well, give it back. Give it

back to him. Give it back?I'd rather

change my finger to fill it.

Go. Go! How

is it in Italian?Va

via. Va via. Via. It

looks Hungarian. How is it in

Hungarian?Hungarian?Main

what?Hazza. Hazza. Main

hazza. Main hazza.

Well, you two better work it out between

yourselves. I'm sleepy.

Tata.

He's still out there.

You talked to him this morning?Yes. And

what did he say?He still wants to run in

a marathon. And again, I had to tell him

he did not qualify.

2,700 years ago, the first marathon

runner did not qualify either.

He just stepped out of thousands of

soldiers and volunteered to bring the

news of victory to us.

And I'll bet he wasn't any more dedicated

than that boy down there. Tell me,

why are you Americans so interested in

the Greek shepherds?Well,

sir, I'll tell you. In our country, we

like to see everybody get a chance,

including the little fellow we call the

underdog. Is that the only

reason?Not

exactly. Yesterday, one of

our boys won the discus throw. And would

you believe it, that bum never saw a

discus before that. It was this fellow

who showed him the trick. Is that true?

Yes, sir. It wasn't very much. Just

change the grip. But how could you do it?

We lost because of this. I know.

But I had to help him. Yes, you

had to help him. And you were right,

because this is the spirit of the

Olympics. Well, gentlemen,

What are we gonna do about that fellow

out there, the shepherd?

Baron de Goubertin. What do you think?

Well, I'll tell you what I think. I

would rather break a rule than break a

heart. He might not win.

He might not even finish at all.

But the important thing in the

Olympic Games is not to

win, but to take part.

The essential in life is not the triumph.

It's a struggle. Of course, gentlemen,

the decision will be yours. But

if you want my opinion...

Hey, Speridan! Speridan! You're in the

race! You're in the race. I'll see you

tomorrow at marathon. And if you think

I'm gonna wish you luck, you're crazy!

Christina

Christina

Christina listen they let me run I'll be

in the marathon you in

she's ringing for me well let her ring

listen if I win you won't have to go to

America I'll get a good job and you won't

have to be a kitchen maid anymore I must

goBut wait, listen, I'm in a hurry. I

want to go tell the village the good

news. Goodbye, Spiritan. Wish

me good luck. It'll be your good luck,

too. Good luck.

And if you win, you don't have to worry.

I won't stand in your way. But don't talk

foolish. I want you to be at the starting

line tomorrow at Marathon. Promise?

I'll be there. I'll see you at

Marathon tomorrow. I love you!

How many times must I ring for you?But my

dress. Sorry, madam.

My fiancee was here. Your fiancee?

Yes, madam. The shepherd.

He came to tell me that he's going to run

in the marathon. He is?Aren't you afraid

that if he wins, he'll be my fiancee?No,

madam. You're not afraid. You see, I

love him and love makes you strong. I'd

fight for him. Fight?Fight

me?Yes, madam. And in spite

of your beautiful dresses and your French

perfume and your fancy blonde hair,

you're going to lose because I love him

and you don't. He's just another man for

you. What did you say?I know that you've

wanted him since the first minute you

laid eyes on him, but you can't have him.

How dare you?Why, I picked you

up off the dirty streets of Marusi, and

you... Get out! Yes, madam.

You're fired. Leave my house immediately.

Gladly, madam. I'm already packed. I'll

send you right to the road!

I'm going to run in the marathon!

I'm going to run in the marathon race!

They've accepted me! Good boy!

You got your wish!

My son will run in the marathon!

My son will run in the marathon!

My son will run in the marathon!

My son will run in the marathon!

Hey, it's privilege, aren't you going

there for the dance?Be back soon.

Good evening, Father. Good evening, my

son. I heard the great news. Will

you pray for me, Father?Well, I

don't know. You see, my son,

there will be many runners in that race,

and I am certain that all of them have

asked their priests to pray for them.

Now, if we all would oblige, it would

only confuse the Almighty. Should he

listen to the French priest or to the

American priest or to me?I

don't think God has a favorite in that

race. All the runners are his

sons. I understand, Father.

But I let you in on a little secret.

He probably has a special place in his

heart for shepherds.

Why don't you talk to him?

Will all marathon runners please stage

your places up here on the starting line?

Where is he going?

Too long.

Sure, and what sort of creature is that,

then?Yes, it's a news boy. He's

a lunatic. Are you crazy?You're not gonna

run 42 kilometers in this outfit. Take

off that jacket.

102 in the shade. You

gotta get a knife.

Get set.

Are you ready now?Ready as

he'll ever be. Look what they are doing

to his best suit.

Get set. Why

didn't you stay in the wagon, huh?You

silly little pop. Now look, don't you

follow me, understand?

Get set.

Ready.

The marathon race has started.

The marathon race has started.

It sounds unpatriotic of me, but I hope

Greece went. One more American victory

would ruin all the good work I've done in

the last two years. Nervous?

Well, you just keep your eyes on that

gate. In about two hours and a half, the

one who comes through there first, he's

gonna be husband.

After one half kilometer, a

Frenchman, Dubois, is in the lead.

Good, my dear, how is your French?So

five, had no complaints.

Risky?No. Good yet. I'll

take a torch. I think I'll have a drop

with you. Here's mud in your

eye.

The Irish runner has broken through and

is now leaving. Say, what

does that Irishman do when he's not

running?He's an

undertaker.

Fernando's has taken the lead!

Fernando's has taken the lead!

Fernando's has taken the lead! Oh, when

they get him!

Look, it's Spiriton. He's last.

The Bible says that the last shall be the

first. But if this

holds true for the marathon race,

I don't know.

Spirito, stop! Please, I beg you, stop!

Come, son! Get in the wagon!

Go ahead. I'll meet you at the

stadium.

Why don't we let him ride?There is room.

He wants to finish the race. What do you

mean?There is plenty of space. No,

Grandpa, it's big on his right. Oh, it's

too long.

Drake, can you increase your pace?

I can't. Stay.

Come on, Mr. Brig. You can make it?

No. I can't. It's no use.

Keep going, Spirit. You're doing all

right. Go on, Spirit. You're

wasting time. Wait.

Wait.

It's it!

Pink! Spirit!

Listen. With these lighter shoes, you'll

have to change your style. Take slightly

longer steps. Keep up a steady rhythm.

Measured breathing. Remember,

longer steps, measured breathing. Good

luck to you, boy.

Forget about your horse. He's finished

just like my runner. Get into my

carriage. It's over there.

The American has dropped out. Leonardo is

increasing his lead. Oh, I hope he can

hold his lead.

At 30 kilometers, Bernardo still

leads. The Hungarian runner has moved to

second place, and running third is

another Greek, Spirit and Lua.

The Hungarian runner has passed for

Nados. The Hungarian runner has

passed for Nados. Hungarian?

What's the matter?Can't you see he's

ahead?I know, Nico, I have eyes. But if

he wins, I lose you. I don't understand

you. Spiriton didn't understand me, I.

Esperino, don't stop!

Don't stop!

Go on!

Look at his paws. I'll take care of him.

Go on, hurry your seconds.

Do you really want me to?Yes, please,

Harry. Go on.

Two runners are approaching the city.

Bernardo's and Spirited Lewis.

Two runners are approaching the city.

He's my friend, he sat there. He sat next

to me. He's the waiter. He's the waiter.

He's a shepherd. He rocks.

Gentlemen, gentlemen,

if you still remember the great

anthem.

Spiridon, Lewis. It is

a great thing you have done today.

You have brought glory back to Greece.

We are most grateful to you.

Hey, spirited, spirited! Congratulations,

you made it!

Oh, I'm... I'm sorry. Did you come in

second?No, sir. I came in

an ambulance.

That's my son of Lord! That's my young

son! Miss Costa! Miss Costa! You're

expected to be the victory stand. Yes.

Yes, I'm coming.

Make room for Miss Costa. Get ready for

the possible. Kiss him, Miss Costa, kiss

him. We want a good shot. Leave that to

me, boys. Spiridon! That's Spiridon!

Cristina left for the harbor. She's going

to America.

Spiridon, if you can still run, then run,

Spiridon. She's your girl, not me.

He's out cold. Better get him to the

dressing room.

Hey, you've been out two hours.

Jesus, you know, it's a funny thing. I...

I dreamt... I won the marathon.

And the king shook my hand. I

don't want to shock you, but you weren't

dreaming.

I remember running and...

and my dog was hurt. And

Christina was there.

That's... that's all I remember.

Sophocles! Where are

you?

Steven.

Christina!