description Troy Overview
The film Troy depicts a condensed version of the decade-long Trojan War, based on Homer’s *Iliad* and expanded by Quintus Smyrnaeus’s *Posthomerica*. It portrays Greek forces led by Achilles invading the city of Troy, facing off against Hector's Trojan army. The narrative concludes with Hector’s death as described in the *Posthomerica*, diverging from the *Iliad*'s ending.
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info Troy Specifications
| Country | Malta |
| Year | 2004 |
help Troy FAQ
Who plays Achilles in Troy?
Brad Pitt plays Achilles in Troy. The 2004 film presents Achilles as the leading Greek warrior during the campaign against the city of Troy.
Is Troy a complete retelling of the Trojan War?
Troy condenses the traditional story into a feature film and draws heavily on the conflict associated with Homer's Iliad. It also includes material from later Trojan War traditions, so it is not a scene-by-scene adaptation of one ancient text.
Who plays Hector in Troy?
Eric Bana plays Hector, the Trojan prince and defender of the city. His conflict with Achilles is one of the film's central dramatic and combat threads.
When was the movie Troy released?
Troy was released in 2004. It stars Brad Pitt, Eric Bana, Orlando Bloom, and Diane Kruger in a large-scale historical war drama.
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