Helen of Troy (1956)

In the heart of ancient Greece, a plot is brewing among the Greeks, their hearts set on the rich treasures hidden within the majestic walls of Troy. Amidst this volatile backdrop, Prince Paris of Troy embarks on a voyage to Sparta, entrusted by his wise king and father to extend an olive branch of peace to their Spartan counterparts. The storm-tossed seas intervene, casting Paris onto the shores of Sparta where he's saved by the alluring Queen Helen. Unaware of her royal lineage, Paris mistakes her for a slave, setting the stage for a passionate romance that transcends rank and kingdom. Their love, however, is threatened when Paris is arrested by King Menelaus of Sparta, forcing the smitten queen into a daring decision to aid his escape. The lovers flee to Troy, unknowingly providing the Greeks with the justification they've been waiting for – an excuse to declare war. The Trojans, backed into a corner, refuse to surrender, holding their ground against the relentless Greek onslaught. Years of siege fail to quench the Greek thirst for victory until the cunning Ulysses provides them with a strategy. The Greeks, in a show of deceptive generosity, retreat, leaving behind a colossal wooden horse as a tribute to the Trojan resistance. Little does Troy know, this seemingly innocent gift from their adversaries could be the key to their downfall. "Helen of Troy" is a poignant tale of love and war, where passion intertwines with strategy, and trust is the most perilous game of all.

Helen of Troy is an adventure movie featuring Rossana Podestà.

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