Troy Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Dec. 20, 2008

Troy

Release Date: Friday, May 14, 2004

Director: Wolfgang Petersen

Starring: Brad Pitt • Eric Bana • Diane Kruger • Peter O'Toole • Sean Bean

R Action N/A

4 / 5.0

71% WILL SEE 29% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: 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.

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Who stars in Troy – Cast List

Brad Pitt
F1, Lost City of D
Eric Bana
Apex, Lone Survivor
Diane Kruger
Inglourious Basterds, The 355
P
Peter O'Toole
For Greater Glory, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Sean Bean
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, Anemone
S
Saffron Burrows
Canary Black, Reign Over Me
Rose Byrne
If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, Bridesmaids
J
Julie Christie
The Company You Keep, Red Riding Hood
B
Brian Cox
Super Troopers 3: Winter Soldiers, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim
Brendan Gleeson
H Is For Hawk, Safe House
Garrett Hedlund
Barron’s Cove, Tron: Legacy

Who is making Troy – Crew List

A look at Troy behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Wolfgang Petersen last helmed Poseidon and Uprising. The film's writer David Benioff last penned Gemini Man and Brothers.

Director: Wolfgang Petersen
Screenwriter: David Benioff
Producers: Wolfgang Petersen
Diana Rathbun
Colin Wilson