Troy Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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.

Action Adventure Drama Romance Historical War

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Troy.

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  Brad Pitt

  F1, Babylon

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  Eric Bana

  Lone Survivor, King Arthur: Legend of the Sword

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  Diane Kruger

  Unknown, The Infiltrator

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  Peter O'Toole

  The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, For Greater Glory

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  Sean Bean

  Death Race 2, Deep Cover

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  Saffron Burrows

  Canary Black, Dangerous Waters

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  Rose Byrne

  If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, Ezra

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  Julie Christie

  The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, The Company You Keep

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  Brian Cox

  The Parenting, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim

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  Brendan Gleeson

  In the Heart of the Sea, Joker: Folie à Deux

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  Garrett Hedlund

  The Marsh King’s Daughter, Tron: Legacy

Crew Behind the Film

The Troy behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Wolfgang Petersen last directed Poseidon and Uprising. The film's writer David Benioff last wrote Gemini Man and Brothers.

Director

Wolfgang Petersen

Screenwriter

David Benioff

Producers

Wolfgang Petersen
Diana Rathbun
Colin Wilson

Production Details

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Production Updates for Troy

Dec 2004

Completed

Changed Troy movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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