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Troy
20047163 min
ActionHistoryWar
Released
May 13, 2004
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Productions
Warner Bros. PicturesPlan B EntertainmentRadiant ProductionsHelena Productions
In year 1250 B.C. during the late Bronze age, two emerging nations begin to clash. Paris, the Trojan prince, convinces Helen, Queen of Sparta, to leave her husband Menelaus, and sail with him back to Troy. After Menelaus finds out that his wife was taken by the Trojans, he asks his brother Agamemnon to help him get her back. Agamemnon sees this as an opportunity for power. They set off with 1,000 ships holding 50,000 Greeks to Troy.
FAQ
40 Q&A
What did Briseis mean to Achilles?
Briseis was a captive woman whom Achilles cared for deeply. She was taken from him by Agamemnon, which made Achilles very angry.
What did the people of Troy do when the Greeks arrived?
When the Greeks arrived, the people of Troy went inside their city walls for safety.
How did the movie Troy end?
The movie Troy ends with the city in flames and many of its people dead. Achilles also dies.
Did Troy win the war?
No, Troy did not win the war. The Greeks tricked them and destroyed the city.
Why was Menelaus angry?
Menelaus was angry because Paris of Troy stole his wife, Helen, and took her to Troy.
Did the gods help in the war?
The movie Troy does not show the gods directly helping in the war.
Did anyone important survive the fall of Troy?
Yes, some important people like Helen and Aeneas survived the fall of Troy.
Who was Odysseus?
Odysseus was a clever Greek leader who came up with the idea for the Trojan Horse.
What did Priam do at the end?
At the end, King Priam of Troy bravely went to Achilles to ask for his son Hector's body back.
What is Achilles' heel?
Achilles' heel refers to a weak spot in his ankle, which was the only place he could be hurt.
Who was Hector?
Hector was a brave prince of Troy and its greatest warrior. He was loved by his people.
How did Hector die?
Hector died in a fight with Achilles outside the walls of Troy.
What did Agamemnon want?
Agamemnon wanted power and glory. He also took Briseis from Achilles.
Who killed Hector?
Achilles killed Hector in a one-on-one duel.
Who was Achilles?
Achilles was the greatest warrior of the Greek army. He was known for his strength and skill in battle.
What were the Trojans like?
The Trojans were people who lived in the city of Troy. They were led by King Priam and defended their city bravely.
How did the Greeks get into Troy?
The Greeks got into Troy by hiding inside a giant wooden horse they left as a gift. The Trojans brought the horse inside their city.
Why did Achilles fight Hector?
Achilles fought Hector because Hector killed Achilles' best friend, Patroclus.
Who is Helen?
Helen was the most beautiful woman in the world. Her leaving with Paris started the Trojan War.
What was special about the Greek soldiers?
The movie Troy doesn't highlight anything particularly special about the Greek soldiers other than their skill in fighting.
What did Paris do?
Paris was a prince of Troy. He fell in love with Helen and took her from her husband, Menelaus, which started the war.
Was the war really ten years long?
The legend says the Trojan War lasted ten years, but the movie doesn't state the exact length.
What was the Trojan Horse?
The Trojan Horse was a giant wooden horse built by the Greeks. It was used as a trick to get inside the city of Troy.
Why did the Trojan War start?
The Trojan War started because Paris of Troy took Helen, the wife of the Greek king Menelaus, to Troy.
What happened to Achilles?
Achilles was killed during the Trojan War. He was shot in his vulnerable heel with an arrow.
What did Achilles' mom tell him?
She told him he could have a long life but no fame, or a short life and be famous.
What did the actors wear in the movie?
They wore costumes that looked like clothes from ancient Greece and Troy.
What did Helen say she was afraid of?
Helen said she was afraid of losing her beauty.
What did the soldiers shout when Achilles came?
The soldiers shouted Achilles' name.
Who played Hector?
Eric Bana played Hector.
Did they use real swords?
The swords were made to look real but were safe for actors.
How did Menelaus die?
Menelaus did not die in the movie.
Why did the Greeks attack Troy?
The Greeks attacked Troy to get Helen back after she left with Paris.
How did Achilles become famous?
Achilles became famous for his bravery and fighting skills in the war.
Was the movie made to look like the old stories?
Yes, the movie was inspired by the old Greek stories about the Trojan War.
Why were there spears and swords in the fights?
Spears and swords were common weapons used in ancient wars.
Did Brad Pitt play Achilles?
Yes, Brad Pitt played Achilles.
What did Odysseus tell Achilles?
Odysseus told Achilles about the Trojan Horse plan.
How long did it take to film the movie?
Filming the movie took about six months.
What did Hector carve for his son?
Hector carved a wooden lion for his son.
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