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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 (ORLANDO BLOOM) and
Helen (DIANE KRUGER), Queen of Sparta, ignites a war that
will devastate a civilization. When Paris steals Helen away
from her husband, King Menelaus (BRENDAN GLEESON), it is
an insult that cannot be suffered. Familial 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 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 (PETER O'TOOLE) and defended
by mighty Prince Hector (ERIC BANA), 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 (BRAD PITT),
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.
Distributor: Warner Bros
Running Time: TBC
Release Date: 21st May 2004
Certificate: TBC
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