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 literature’s most notorious lovers, Paris, Prince of Troy (ORLANDO BLOOM) and Helen (DIANE KRUGER), Queen of Sparta, ignites a war that will devastate a civilization. When Paris spirits 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 Mycenaeans, 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 to conquer Troy to seize control of the Aegean, thus ensuring the supremacy of his already vast empire. The walled city, under the leadership of King Priam (PETER O’TOOLE) and defended by mighty Prince Hector (ERIC BANA), is a citadel that no army has ever 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 allegiance to nothing and no one, 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.
Special Features:
In The Thick of the Battle: Discover how Troy's epic battle sequences were created -from thousands of warrior-extras training in the scorching heat of Mexico to fierce, one on one duels to the death.
From Ruins to Reality: Explore how the ruins of ancient Troy were unearthed, and how Troy’s production design magicians created their own version of this breathtaking, legendary city.
Troy: An Effects Odyssey: The secrets of Troy’s stunning visual effects are revealed - from conjuring a staggering 1,000 ship armada on the open seas, to producing the bone crunching sound effects of brutal ancient warfare.
Gallery of the Gods: Take a computer generated, 3-D tour of Mount Olympus and meet the fabled Gods of Ancient Greece.
Theatrical Trailer
Released: Thursday, 21 October 2004
Actors: Brad Pitt Eric Bana Orlando Bloom Brian Cox Brendan Gleeson Diane Kruger Sean Bean Julie Christie Peter O'Toole Saffron Burrows Rose Byrne Tyler Mane John Shrapnel Garrett Hedlund James Cosmo Vincent Regan Siri Svegler Ken Bones Nigel Terry Owain Yeoman
Director: Wolfgang Petersen
Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 16:9 Enhanced
Transfer Format: Widescreen
Category: Drama Historical War
Region: 4
Format: DVD
Year: 2004
Distributor: Warner Bros.
Rating: M15+
Languages: English
Subtitles: English Greek English - HI
Running Time: 157 mins
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