Giant of Marathon, The (1959)

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I proclaim you

Phillipides of Athens

the champion of these Olympic Games

may you thank the Gods

For having giving you recient the victory

4 years hence, we shall gather

at the eternal flame for the

next Olympic games.

To thee, divine Athena. To

thee, I consecrate the laurels

of Olympia. As thou has

protected me, goddess, protect

Athens, which bears thy name.

Today is a day for celebration.

Philippines has brought Athens

the laws of the Olympic games.

Now he returns to his post in

the ranks of Athens sacred god.

We must never forget that the

people of Athens decreed only a

short year ago. The exile of

the Tyran Hippies and have

forever vanished dictatorship.

To you Philippines and to your

companions of the sacred god.

The Aphenians appoint you the

custodians of their liberty

Alright.

I'm not afraid of death

mentalities and hope we shall

never have to fight for liberty

but we live in a democracy and

if there's w*r, then every

citizen, every citizen will be

a soldier.

Bravo Philippides. You're a

popular man today. I too make

you the custodian of my

liberty. The I'm just a

peasant. The gods gave me

strength but they gave you

something even more precious.

Intelligence. Be sure you make

use of it. The sun sinks in

splendor, red as blood,

bringing the fearsome blackness

of the night. While the

desperate Trojans, pray to all

the gods above, hoping to live

till the dawn. Go on

Andrometer, read us the passage

about the great w*r. No, read

us a story about Paris and

Helen. Read Andrometer,

whatever you like. Then I shall

read you of Paris and Helen.

Oh, wonderful. I always cry

when I hear it.

Is my father. I shall read it

later.

Bruce is your daughter doesn't

seem to love her future

husband. Every time she sees

me, she frowns. No, no. You're

wrong, The Operatives. He is

wrong, isn't he Andrameda? You

said it for me. you are in our

meaning watch your father

farmers to the me and I will to

my marriage you on people enjoy

this in my day we will parents

and shows and trust are alleged

and promire

Felipe's will be a dangerous

opponent for us. He's a friend

of mine and he's bull headed

like all our peasants. No.

Felipe's is not to be a

peasant. He is a man who love

the soil only because he

doesn't know anything better.

We will show him how good life

can be. And he'll be one of us.

What do you mean? If we control

the sacred guard, we can easily

control the whole city of

Athens. That is what Hippies

and exiles suggest that we do.

Philippes has to join us.

Otherwise, it'll be done away

with. The ocerative. You know I

share your ideals and those of

Hippious. I promised you my

daughter. But I refuse to be

involved in bloodshed. I

refuse, huh, Cruises. I don't

want Felipe's revolved. I want

him with us to our ideals.

Oh, you frightened me. Is

hitting me part of the game?

No. And losing a ball in a tree

isn't part of the game either.

I was trying to knock the ball

out of the tree.

It is not too easy to do.

Wanna try?

That wasn't so hard.

How do you play this game?

You throw the ball as far as

possible like this.

Is that alright? No, that was

too far.

You're as beautiful as a statue

of a goddess.

Why don't you like me? I know

you. You are Felipe. Felipe's

the hero of Olympia. And you?

My name is. I won't tell you.

We shall never meet again. We

will meet again. Do you know

the temple on the road to

Perez? I know it very well.

What are you talking about? He

wants to see you again. He's

just being kind.

You're wrong.

I really want to.

Come on. Don't forget, she will

dance with us in honor of Eve

at the temple tonight.

Remember,

Are you Philippides?

Yes, I am

you are a fortunate man Philippides

I have an invitation for you

from my mistress

a girl who will dance tonight?

that's right Pillippides

a girl will dance tonight.

who do you know?

what's her name?

what difference does it make?

she won't be more beautiful

if you know the name

- it doesn't matter

- Alright, where should I go?

follow me

Yes, Philippides, the hero of

Olympia and you, Karus will

tame him. I hope he is at least

a handsome man. Would I ask you

to make love to him if he would

not? Well, it would hardly be

the first time you've lied to

me, the occupied. Be careful of

what you say. And think about

what you have to do.

Let me tell you this, win into

my cause and you can name your

price. Oh, that's much better.

I adore to hear you when you

talk that way.

there he is

Don't you want to see him?

well what do you think of him?

Good Night Karis

I will leave it to your work

You may go eat your expected.

Welcome to my house.

What's the matter? Are you not pleased by

what you see, Philippe?

I was expecting to see someone else.

Huh? Prettier than me?

-No, different.

Who are you?

Karis

I was in Olympia the day you won

you know I think

I heard your name before

I prepared a feast in your honor

For me?

You'll see

The most wonderful dancers in Athens

the finest wines

wrestlers and music

and it is all for you

I thank you Karis,

but no today

we'll see about that

You may drink with me. It's not

a love potion.

Do you really think so? I'm

sure of it. When the moon is

over the Acropolis, you shall

see, you'll be here. Andromeda,

Diana, come, it's time.

Oh divine , in your

goodness, grant that we find

our beloved.

Oh.

They're not better than

animals. Well, I thought they

were the fight. Know what I'd

pay them?

I like this better

don't you like wrestling at lot?

I do

by these men are not wrestlers

they are K*llers

those are what they are

I thank you very much but I

must leave. You are rude. You

have to leave.

I'm very sorry but I must.

As you wish.

Let me pass.

Ok.

Ah

Do you expect me to believe

that fantastic story?

when do you meet him again?

I never will

I had already explained to you

I'm not used to be rejected

I don't like it and

I don't want anybody to know it

I don't give up so easy

I thought you understood Karis

what your position was. I

decide what you do and when you

do it, is that clear? This

house is mine. Everything you

have is mine. This time you are

mistaken.

And you too, Karis, are mine.

You wish

I would leave here.

But don't ask

me to do this.

I've no desire to hurt Philippides.

I pay well

what is this with Pillippides?

are you in love?

he is the one in love

but with another

So that's it. Love someone

else. And you love him. I will

not see him any anymore. That

was to remind you that you will

see Philippines whether you

want to or not. Don't obey me,

You will obey all my

orders whatever I tell you to do

You have no choice.

Otherwise, I will k*ll you.

Come back to me. You say you

hate weapons. Yet even a man

like you might need them one

day. You may be right but it

would be better if weapons

didn't exist. But they'd do

exist Philippides. What if you

were attacked by a swordsman?

You would be at a disadvantage.

You have to know how to use a sword.

Here. Catch it.

Alright. hurry.

Again. Faster.

I won't your shoulders.

You're fast as the wind.

Again.

You try.

now

Beautiful.

Perfect

Another thing,

a sword is not used only for

hand-to-hand fighting.

This way?

No

like this

That was dead center. What is

it? What happened to it? A

girl. He saw her chariot and

rode off after her.

Why did you run from me? I have

nothing to say to you.

I only what it tell you

I been thinking about you

you only saw me once

you don't even know my name

Does it matter? I think that I

I love you.

Don't you believe me? It's no

use. My future's been decided.

You must never see me again.

Listen, I won't give you up if

you tell me one thing.

Say that you could love me.

No, you mustn't even hope

it would be

useless. Please forget me.

Your name? Can't you tell me?

Do I surprise you? I know you

would never have come to see

me. How did you get in? I don't

have much trouble making men do

what I want them to do. But not

Philippities. I'm glad you

came. I don't believe you.

Not like that. You must never

kiss me like that, Philippe.

Kiss me when your anger has

left you. There's no anger in

me. Have no love. Don't worry,

I know you don't love me. It's

too much to ask for. I'm aware

of that but I wanna make you

happy.

before I met you

I had no need of love

but now I do

I love you

I need you so much

all you need is to

get what you want

you're cruel

Philippides, it's time to release the guard

I have to go

goodbye Karis

that's enough

I invited him here so we could

convince him. Convince

Philippines. Might as well try

to convince Muttie's. How do

you suggest we go about it? You

said you were the expert. Every

man has his price. Somewhere

rather. I hate his intrigues.

Ipia is returning from exile.

Soon we'll be able to act. The

people are with us but the

sacred god could ruin

everything if it were against

us, Crusus. Well then, you have

an idea? Of course, and it's a

beautiful one. What is it The

I'll tell you later, don't

worry. You sent for me, father?

Yes. We're having an important

guest, my dear. I want you to

dine with us today. A very

important guest, Andromeda.

Very. A friend of yours? Not

yet. But he soon may be one.

What is his name? He'll tell

you himself there he is.

Philippines is here.

Welcome to my home,

Philippines. Your presence here

is an honor. So is your

invitation.

this is my daughter

who is to become my wife

It seems you already know each

other. We may have met but

without really knowing each

other. As this happens in a

dream sometimes. If I had ever

met you, even in a dream, I

would remember. I don't

understand a word of what

you're talking about. The table

is set. Be seated. Music. Music

is excellent for the digestion

if you please.

find be the presents of wine.

And round the sir also of line.

Fine be the placeer of company.

And not a beauty health life.

What is it, Philippees? I'm

afraid you're not having a very

good time. On the contrary, I'm

having a wonderful time.

Councilman Session, at this

hour, surprising? They must

have an important reason. I'm

very sorry but I must go. For

Liberty is my house is yours

and the will keep you company.

Do you know what is going on? I

know what everyone knows. Our

fleet is decimated and the

Persians threatened to land on

our shores guided by the

traitor Hippies. Not everyone

thinks Hippies is a traitor.

I'm very tired. Excuse me.

Poor Andromeda. She's so sad

and I think you know why, Philippines.

What do you mean?

You might as well admit that

you know her. I suspected that

you knew each other and when I

saw her embarrassment on seeing

you, I was certain of it. She

never broke the promise she

made. The promise her father

gave to my father, you mean,

our marriage was decided on

while we were still children.

She doesn't love me. If you

wanna marry her, I might be

able to help you. And what do

you want in exchange? I,

nothing. Cruises does. You and

your sacred guard could be

valuable to him. You see, they

left the two of us alone. So,

we might talk plainly. You can

have Andrometer. Only if you

aid us in our cause. Does

Andromeda accept this? I said

that she accept this and you.

Do you accept? Tell the police

I ask you a question. I am

asking the questions. Answer

me. Doesn't drummer agree to

this. Oh, of course she does.

Otherwise, we would hardly have

asked you here. She would do it

for a father. She would do

anything for him and if

necessary, she would do

anything for our cause.

Phillipides

What do you want?

I waited for you. I want to

tell you how I really feel.

I love you.

So now you love me.

Now I know that you're one of

them. I'll have no part of the

scheme. Goodbye. The liberty.

Anybody.

What did you tell him about me?

Why does he hate me?

He will be sorry.

Since he came back from the

city, he's not the same. He

doesn't talk to anyone.

Melchiades

Hey, Philippines. Welcome,

little tidys. I came for some

of that fresh air you always

talked about. The wind is from

the east. Dries up the land.

What are you talking about? The

east wind brings rain.

Belodies, bring us wine. What's

new in Athens? Let me see. Oh,

they finished the new bath.

It's very expensive but to go

there is a sign of distinction.

It's not for us. Well, I've

never been there myself but I

hear The goes there all the

time to show how rich he is to

everyone. Do you know who

misses you in Athens,

Philippines? That very

beautiful girl from my Cena.

And you never said a word about her

I don't know her

She might had seen you at Olympia.

she wan't the only girl who fall in love

with you there

they all went out of their minds

when they saw you

specially when you wrestled

the Spartian

I think he is a very good man

Euros is his name

he may had won

but I had all the luck that day

your friends in the secret guard

don't call it luck Phillipides

after you left Athens

their heart went out of it

they need your leadership

They don't need me that much.

No. We all need you now more

than we ever did.

but we understand why you wanted

to leave Athens

to avoid worry and responsabilities

here you can have calm

you can live pleasantly

they are wrong

there are responsabilities,

here, everywhere

But I'm not going back to

Athens.

I bring bad news. Person forces

have begun to land at the Plane

of Marathon. You must return to

Athens.

All goes well. What do you

think of my army, hipus? You

will see Darius, your Persians

won't even have to fight. The

Athenians and all of Greece

wait for the great Darius to

liberate them from the tyranny

of their rulers. You will march

into Athens in triumph. Yes,

you may be right and yet you

may be wrong. I put my faith in

my soldiers.

This is not the first time that

our country has been invaded.

This is not the first time that

our country, our cities, and

our people have been threatened

with destruction. True. But

never before has the danger

been so great. The Persians

have been a few hours marcher.

What do you mean by that? That

we should surrender that we

should welcome the Persians as

friends.

Also see that Athens alone

isn't strong enough to defeat

Darius and his army. We're too

few in number. At most, we

might arm 10 thousand infantry

men and 5,000 cavalry. It's six

against one and we have no

ships of w*r. We will arm

everyone. Every and fight for

an ideal common to every

Athenian citizen. If we may not

live in freedom, then we will

die for freedom.

Defend us from the Persians.

We are waiting Melchiaves

All of Athens waits to hear from you

I'm sure you have an ingenious plan

to lead us to victory

I do not possess the divine

power to transform a disaster

into a triumph. The operas asks

me for a miracle but he knows

full well, it cannot be. I can

only say this, my men will

fight for Athens up to the end.

We shall force the invader back

into the sea or he will enslave

our people. Everyone of us,

every man who hates tyranny,

his duty is to help fight the

enemy. Well then, why have you

held back all the men of the

sacred god? These champions of

the sacred god. Why do they

stay in Athens? Only 100 men.

Not enough to make a decisive

difference in a w*r

theocratist. They have been

ordered to defend the temple of

Palace Athena. I do not believe

in miracles but I put faith in

the will of the gods and in the

justice of our force. What good

is justice? What good is

justice on the b*ttlefield?

There is no justice in w*r.

Only great. The number of armed

men is what caused. How can we

match the Persian problem? You

forget one thing, The

Operatives. When a man fights

on the side of justice, he has

the strength of a giant. He who

defends his home, his wife, and

his children is a tiger before

the enemy. A splendid m*ssacre.

That is what our commander

proposes. We will all be

slaughtered but in glory, look

at what the odds are. We are

one against six. The Light

Pauls.

It is true that if we alone

here in Athens attempted to

push back the Persians, there

would be little hope for us.

But if we had an ally with an

army as strong as ours, then

there would be hope for us. The

army of Sparta, with the help

of Sparta, Athens would be

saved. And what guarantees the

help of Sparta? The common

peril. After Athens Sparta

would be the Persian's target

and after Sparta all of Greece,

the Spartans know this. The

Spartans have never trusted us.

You're right. Sparta thinks

that some Athenians are

traitors ready to welcome the

Persians but there is one man

in whom they would believe a

man they respect an Athenian

who is above all suspicion the

liberties as soon as our forces

are ready Athens will march

against the Persians and will

face them on the plane of

Marathon if the council

approves my plan I order you

Philippines to leave for Sparta

immediately and enlist their

help

May the gods ride with you.

We'll meet at Marathon.

Farewell. I'm sure you will

succeed.

Thank you, Karis. I will do all

I can. Goodbye.

Andrometer. You love him, don't

you? I should have realized

before today that he was the

man for you. Yes, I love him.

But someone turned him away

from me. Since the day he was

our guest, he despises me. I

hate me. I've been wrong at

Ramadan. I've been so wrong in

everything. The people are

against Hippies. Is a liar.

Father, you shouldn't blame

yourself. no1 doubts your good

faith. Maybe everything will be

alright.

why did you really come here anyway?

you said you want me to do

something for you

well, what is it?

tell me

I want to make sure that

Phillipedes won't be harm

he loves you and I know

you loves him

Protect him

Andrómeda. Phillipedes doesn't love me

He loves you

He's in love with me but he

never spoke about you at all.

Yet, I could see it in his

eyes. I knew it when he kissed

me that he loved another. I

tried. But never could I make

him forget you, Andromeda. Are

you satisfied now? Are you?

Charis, listen to me. Get out

of here. You dare come here

parading your precious

innocence and your purity.

Phillipedes loves you. What more

do you want?

Come on.

Everyone has lost his head

over this Phillipedes

They expect to save Athens by

sending him to Sparta. If he

manages to get the spotter,

I'll be surprised. Surprised?

Why do you say that? Because

we're at w*r and the road is

treacherous. There are some men

here to see you master.

Tell me what happened. Where

are the others? And

Philippines. He's still alive.

He got away.

Oh, I hate you. Come on, you're

coming with me. No, let me

alone. The I'm taking you with

me to the camp of Paris. No, I

don't wanna go. I'm sorry, my

dear. You know too much so

you're coming with me.

Athens is fighting for its life

and yours eventually. The

Athenian army is facing the

Persian Horse at Marathon

alone. The life of Athens

depends on you. Athens asks you

to help her fight. Sparta will

listen to the appeal of Athens.

But before the new moon has

risen, there is nothing we can

do. Our priests forbid us to

fight until then. That is the

will of the god. If the gods

say that, then the gods will

the destruction of all grace.

Philippines is right. We must

help Athens. When Darius has

taken over Athens, then nothing

will stand in his way. He will

come and take over Sparta.

You're forgetting your that for

as long as we can remember,

Sparta and Athens have been

bitter enemies. Wars have

divided us. How can we aid them

after what we have suffered at

their hands?

Athean, we distrust you

What proof do you have that

this is not an Athean trick?

The word of Phillipedes

I Eurus, will budge for it

Friends, I remember my encounter with

Yuros at the Olympic Games.

Yuros is a great fighter and he

can tell you himself that

strong arms do not win a fight.

If the other parts of the body

are not working with them.

Spartans, our two cities are

members of the same body and if

they fight together, then it

can make all the difference.

Greece shall be saved. I have

nothing more to say. Now, the

fate of Greece is in your hand.

Dalius wants to strike fear in

the hearts of a man with a skull.

Our men don't frighten

easily motivities.

Look, they're not using their

cavalry. Let us attack them on

the flanks. No, we better wait

and see exactly what they're

planning. Be patient.

Opinions, listen to me. For

liberty and our country's

freedom. Forward.

the carriage,

let go the catapults

No Mel.

all by the tracks

Atheneans, liberties, Atheneas

Hold out

Follow Me. Attack.

Alright, The Ocratus. I'll give

you the man of the thirty ships

you want. The Athenians have no

fleet in any case but beware,

there better be no resistance

when these men land in Pareas

Once more, I want you to

arrange for the complete

surrender of the Athenian army.

You know what happens to those

who betray me.

This idea of

yours to attack Athens from the

rear is your last chance.

look over there. it's a woman

Come here Karis

She heard all you said.

Stop Karis

Let her die in the dirt.

She's a spy.

That is what will happen

to all your enemies.

Hail Darius. We'll meet again

at Athens.

it will soon be midnight.

The Spartan should have been

here by sunset.

Eurus told me they would.

Perhaps they've

changed their minds.

Perhaps

they think that Darius will be

satisfied just to conquer

Athens.

Today we were able to defend

ourselves but tomorrow, without Sparta

we have no chance at

all.

look over there

it looks like the took a woman prisioner

Phillipides, come here, quickly

Found her just outside the

camp. She asked for you. She

said she had something

to tell you.

Karis

- Philippides... Philippides...

- What is it Karis?

I want you to listen

beloved

Karis, what happened?

Persian fleet

will ligth the parade

tomorrow

they'll attack then

lead by

Teocrito

Traitor

Phillipedes

beloved

you must save Athens

you mus hurry Phillipedes

you must leave now for Athens

or Karis would had died in vain

what can we do against their fleet

I want you and the men of the sacred guard

to delay thier landing

in Pareas

alright,

it's the only thing to do

If Sparta men come on time

we will be able to attack

we will attach before dawn

hold them as long as you can

if you don't see us by noon...

save yourself

pray to the gods for her and

pray for help

prepare a funeral fire for this

woman and bury her ashes on the

field of battle. She fought and

died as one of us.

be quiet

hide folks

We'll be back in an hour.

Father,

what is it, Andromeda?

I didn't hear you go to bed.

I was worried. I couldn't get to

sleep. I wanted to think a

little. Do not worry about the

Andrometer. Father, why won't

you tell me? I'm not a child

any longer yet you treat me

like a baby. There is something

wrong. Everything is wrong in

drama. Everything. I'm sure

that Philippities will succeed

in his mission.

A very touching family scene.

Forgive me for interrupting you

but this is important, Cruises.

And between friends, there is

no need to stand on ceremony.

What do you want, The

Operatives? The time has come

to show hippies how loyal we

are. I am here to hold you to

your promises. What do you

mean? Your father must convince

the council to surrender to

Darius. As the most vulnerable

member of the council, he can

make them do whatever he want.

Whatever you want, you mean.

Well, the I'm not a traitor to

my country. I shall tell the

council we must resist. I will

not bow to tell you again.

Convince the council or you

will never see your daughter

again. No. Stop. No. When you

come to your senses. Not

before.

Listen to me. You have no

choice anymore. If Athens does

not surrender, it means the

life of your daughter.

Take care.

Now, back to the feet.

Phillipedes,

What happened?

hurry

I want you to summon a sacred

guard. We've got to get to Paris.

The Persians are landing there.

Attacking us from the rear.

Listen carefully. Our orders

are to hold back the Persians

only as long as we can.

Remember, we're only 100

against the whole fleet. We

have no fear of them,

Felipeties. We will hold them

back as ordered. We have a

chance if we surprise them.

First, we'll set the stakes in

the water and men, we fight

only if I give the signal.

Felipe's. Thank the gods you

are still here for liberties.

It's my master. My master

Cruises. He's been wounded.

He's dying. Won't you help him?

Keep going. I'll be right back.

I has nothing to be. Let's even

come with her. She loves you

for liberties. Where is

Andromeda? The operatives took

her away by force but I don't

know where. I will do what I

can to find her. I don't mind

dying. I don't care what

happens to me. But her and

Noah, she's done nothing wrong.

she is suffering

Without knowing why.

save her

I can only say this, if the

gods are just, they will

alright, let's get started

follow me

you're in a hurry of course

but you will get to Athens

in my carriage

don't be too sure

coast of Pireus ahead

hold your helm

Perius, still ahead

ready for my signal

today you'll share my triumph

as your sl*ve

or as my queen, you have your choice

today I will have Athens at my feet

impossible, the god will defeat you

you're wrong

even Zeus won't be able to stop this feast

What happened over there?

I can't understand it.

I know this coast.

The water is deep

enough.

hoist the sail

stand by

Stand by

we will attack the center

they will attach the flank

they met the aquatis

they are attacking

let the fools try to attack us

You are afraid

tie her to the front

Andromeda,

you will regret that.

We are being made for sir by a

handful of men. forward.

Don't let them get away.

Open the doors.

Attitude is too good.

here they come

They've got another boat. Let's

board them.

Good Work, this one is done for

Now the the second one too

everyone in the water

follow me

They are attacking under water

k*ll them all.

Andromeda

Phillipedes

they are coming in Phillipedes

They are going to attack

it's the end Andromeda

Sparta didn't come in time

Milzeade must had been defeated

I'm not afraid

I found you again

Man the Oz. Head full of coast.

throw away.. men