Athena (1954): Cast & Plot
Athena is a 1954 romantic comedy directed by Richard Thorpe, starring Jane Powell as Athena Mulvain, Vic Damone and Edmund Purdom. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Richard Thorpe
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Athena About?
The premise of Athena without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The Nature Girl With The Body Beautiful A stuffy young lawyer’s outlook on life drastically changes when he meets a perky health food enthusiast and her wacky family.
Athena Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- muscleman
- bodybuilder
- beefcake
- character name as title
- lie
- jealousy
- singing
- television broadcast
- tv show within a film
- bobby soxer
- subpoena
- process server
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- family legacy
- political candidate
- running for congress
- singer
- crooner
- pop idol
- lawsuit
- peach tree
- plant nursery
- sassafras
- numerology
- reference to confucius
- tree sap
- numerologist
- speaking japanese
- japanese servant
- trowel
- mulching
- family business
- kiss
- gardening
- fiance fiancee relationship
- jealous girlfriend
- secretary
- playing a harp
- body builder
- eccentricity
- fitness gym
- war buddy
- family meal
- healthy living
- vegetarian
- grandmother
- eccentric family
- astrologist
- love triangle
- natural food
- nonconformist
Athena Cast & Characters
Jane Powell leads the cast as Athena Mulvain, with Vic Damone as Johnny Nyle and Edmund Purdom as Adam Calhorn Shaw. Directed by Richard Thorpe; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Richard Thorpe
- Jane Powell as Athena Mulvain
- Vic Damone as Johnny Nyle
- Edmund Purdom as Adam Calhorn Shaw
- Kathleen Freeman as Miss Seely
Also Starring in Athena
· 13 more- Evelyn Varden Grandma Salome Mulvain
- Linda Christian Beth Hallson
- Debbie Reynolds Minerva Mulvain
- Louis Calhern Grandpa Ulysses Mulvain
- Steve Reeves Ed Perkins
- Richard DuBois Bill Nichols
- Virginia Gibson Niobe Mulvain
- Ray Collins Mr. Tremaine
- Carl Benton Reid Mr. Griswalde
- Howard Wendell Mr. Grenville
- Ed Fury Contestant
- Henry Nakamura Roy
- Kip Behar Bodybuilder
More from Richard Thorpe
More films directed by Richard Thorpe, best-rated first: Ivanhoe, Jailhouse Rock, How the West Was Won and The Last Challenge.
Athena Plot Summary
What happens in Athena from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Johnny Nyle is a young crooner who spends a day filming a television performance of a song from the musical “Meet Me in St Louis.” After the shoot, as fans wait to catch a glimpse, a young woman steps forward to confirm his identity and hands him a summons that hints at trouble brewing offstage.
Full summary
The whole story of Athena, scene by scene
Athena Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Athena.
How Well Do You Know Athena?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the young crooner who appears at the beginning of the film?
Cars in Athena
4 cars on screen, including the 1954 Chrysler New Yorker and the 1954 Ford Crestline Sunliner.
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1954 Chrysler New Yorker Minor role -
1954 Ford Crestline Sunliner Minor role -
1951 Ford Custom Background role -
1948 Willys Jeepster Background role
Athena Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Athena e le 7 sorelle” and “Афина”.
- Also known as
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- Athena e le 7 sorelle
- Афина
- 星命难违
- 星命難違
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Movies Like Athena
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Beauty of Athens, A Funny Girl and Down to Earth.
Athena FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Athena, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Athena?
Athena runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Athena released?
Athena was released on November 4, 1954.
Who directed Athena?
Athena was directed by Richard Thorpe.
More films by Richard Thorpe Who is in the cast of Athena?
Athena stars Jane Powell as Athena Mulvain, Vic Damone as Johnny Nyle and Edmund Purdom as Adam Calhorn Shaw, among 17 credited actors.
Does Athena have a post-credit scene?
No. Athena has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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