Brad Pitt Filmography / Troy (2004)
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Troy (2004)
Summary: 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.
Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, War, History
Runtime: 162 min.
Release Date: May 14th, 2004 (wide).
Country: USA / UK / Malta
Language: English
Color: Color
Sound Mix: DTS-ES / Dolby Digital / SDDS
MPAA Rating: R for graphic violence and some sexuality/nudity.
Distributor: Warner Bros.
Cast and Credits:
Starring: Brad Pitt, Eric Bana, Orlando Bloom, Peter O'Toole, Diane Kruger
Directed by: Wolfgang Petersen
Produced by: Wolfgang Petersen, Colin Wilson, Diana Rathbun
Trivia:
Brad Pitt and Eric Bana both did their own fighting scenes. They also made an agreement that they would pay for every hit they accidentally made. The costs were $50 for a lighter blow and $100 for a hard blow. Pitt ended up paying $750 to Bana, who didn't have to pay Pitt anything.
Brad Pitt claimed the filming was torturous for him due to the fact that he had to quit smoking.
Director Wolfgang Petersen left the proposed Batman Vs. Superman project to direct, and cast member Brad Pitt left The Fountain (2005).
Quotes:
Hector: Fight me!
Achilles: Why kill you now, Prince of Troy, with no-one here to see you fall?
Paris: Father, this is Helen.
Priam: Helen? Helen of Sparta?
Paris: Helen of Troy.
Thetis: If you stay in Larissa, you will find peace. You will find a wonderful woman, and you will have sons and daughters, who will have children. And they'll all love you and remember your name. But when your children are dead, and their children after them, your name will be forgotten... If you go to Troy, glory will be yours. They will write stories about your victories in thousands of years! And the world will remember your name. But if you go to Troy, you will never come back... for your glory walks hand-in-hand with your doom. And I shall never see you again.
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