Troy (Original title)The Trojan War (Help search title)
Dates: 2004 (Copyright), 01 February 2004 (Release)Countries: United Kingdom, USA, MaltaDirector: Wolfgang Petersen
Synopsis: Epic based on Homer's 'Iliad'. Young, impetuous Paris takes his lover Helen from her Greek husband to his own home in Troy. He is duly followed by the Greek army, led by Achilles. Helen's husband, Menelaus, wants her back, while the king, Agamemnon, is happy to use the opportunity to invade Troy. The Greeks lay siege to the great walled city, and finally gain entry by means of a large wooden horse, apparently left on the shore as a parting gift.
Genre: Period drama
Subjects: Trojan Wars, Sieges (warfare), Infidelity
Title: Take one action: Sean BeanAuthor: MATLOFF, Jason Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Actor Sean Bean reminisces about his experience in PATRIOT GAMES, The LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING, and TROY.
In: Literature/Film Quarterly v33 n1 2005 Pages: 79-80
Title: Achilles vs. Jason (and the Argonauts): Review of Troy...Author: JESS, Carolyn Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: "...(Petersen, 2004)".
In: Empire n192 June 2005 Pages: 68-69
Title: The 10 Best Movie SwordfightsAuthor: LAWRENCE, Will Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A listing of the ten best movie swordfights.
In: Film Score Monthly v10 n1 Jan/Feb 2005 Pages: 15-17
Title: FSM's Annual Best & Worst Awards: The Hits...and MissesAuthor: BOND, Jeff Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Lighthearted selection of the best and worst soundtracks of 2005.
In: Film Score Monthly v10 n1 Jan/Feb 2005 Pages: 20-22
Title: FSM's Annual Best & Worst Awards: The Best of the YearAuthor: ADAMS, Doug Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: The writer chooses his favourite film scores of 2005.
In: Radio Times 10 Sep 2005 Page: 41
Title: [Radio Times - 10 Sep 2005: no known title]Author: SMITH, Adam Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Score Monthly v10 n1 Jan/Feb 2005 Pages: 10-14
Title: FSM's Annual Best & Worst Awards: The End of All Things!Author: KAPLAN, Jon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: An irreverent article in which composers and soundtracks are given best and worst awards.
In: Metro n144 2005 Pages: 58-64
Title: Size doesn't matter: Big stupid filmsAuthor: MCFARLANE, Brian Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Provides a personal definition and description of an epic film, critically reviewing the classics, KING OF KINGS, El CID and The ROBE, and more recent output in the genre, KING ARTHUR, TROY and ALEXANDER.
In: Vanity Fair n526 June 2004 Pages: [90]-99,162-163
Title: Aspects of BradAuthor: BENNETTS, Leslie Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brad Pitt talks about his life and career, including his role as Achilles in TROY.
In: Sight and Sound v14 n11 November 2004 Page: 78
Title: TroyAuthor: TOAL, Andrea Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International vSpec. nOscars The Films 2004 Page: [whole issue]
Title: And the Oscar goes to...Author: HALLIGAN, Fionnuala Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A look at the contenders for the 2004 Oscars.
In: Premiere v17 n9 June 2004 Page: 22
Title: PreviewsArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere v17 n9 June 2004 Page: 36
Title: Action: scene stealerAuthor: MATLOFF, Jason Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Actor Brian Cox comments on his roles in TROY (2004), ADAPTATION (2002), L.I.E. (2001), RUSHMORE (1998), and MANHUNTER (1986).
In: Premiere n328 June 2004 Page: 51
Title: Cahier critiqueAuthor: NARBONNE, Christophe Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Film-Echo/Filmwoche n20 15 May 2004 Page: 30
Title: Markt: filmkritikenAuthor: KLEBER, Reinhard Article type: CreditsLanguage: German
In: Sight and Sound v14 n7 July 2004 Page: 66,68
Title: ReviewsAuthor: KELLY, Richard Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film Score Monthly v9 n8 September 2004 Pages: 28-31
Title: The Triumph of TroyAuthor: COSCINA, David Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: An analysis of Gabriel Yared's rejected score for the film TROY and how it is a departure from the usual Hollywood film scores.
In: Premiere n327 May 2004 Pages: 148-149
Title: Kannes 04Author: NARBONNE, Christophe Article type: InterviewLanguage: French
Description: An interview with Diane Kruger who stars as Helen in TROY (2004).
In: Empire n177 March 2004 Pages: 10-11
Title: Coming soon: tomorrow's movies today: the big pictureArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n179 May 2004 Page: 15
Title: Coming soon: tomorrow's movies todayArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Film Score Monthly v9 n4 Apr/May 2004 Pages: 18-22
Title: The fall of Troy: Gabriel Yared and the fate that sank a ...Author: BOND, Jeff Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Gabriel Yared talks about the dumping of his score for TROY in favour of a rapid replacement by James Horner. "...thousand notes".
In: Cannes Film Festival Catalogue v57th May 12-23, 2004 Pages: 30-31
Title: [Cannes Film Festival Catalogue - v57th May 12-23, 2004: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
Description: Credits include production/distributor/sales contact details Brief script excerpt.
In: Film Review n645 Summer 2004 Pages: 108-109
Title: New moviesAuthor: GROVE, David Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film Review n645 Summer 2004 Pages: 72-74
Title: War! What is it good for?Author: SPELLING, Ian Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Director Wolfgang Petersen discusses the making of his latest movie TROY.
In: Film Review vSpec. n52 Spiderman Page: 122
Title: ReviewsAuthor: GROVE, David Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Variety 10 May 2004 Page: 46,51
Title: Film ReviewsAuthor: MCCARTHY, Todd Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1453 14 May 2004 Page: 32
Title: ReviewsAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Empire n176 February 2004 Pages: 73-82
Title: The ten biggest films of 2004Author: EIMER, David Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
Description: Previews of ten movies due out in 2004, including TROY.
In: Music from the Movies n43 2004 Page: 55
Title: Film Music Review: New FilmsAuthor: McGANN, Kevin Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Soundtrack review for TROY.
In: Empire n181 July 2004 Page: 25
Title: Now showingAuthor: LAWRENCE, Will Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film Review vSpec. n51 Epics Pages: 12-34
Title: Epics specialAuthor: MILLAR, John [et al...] Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Feature on the making of TROY with interviews with Orlando Bloom, Brad Pitt, and Sean Bean.
In: Cinefex n98 July 2004 Pages: 38-65
Title: Bronze age ballisticsAuthor: FORDHAM, Joe Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Detailed explanation of the digital visual effects in TROY including comments by Nick Davis, Joss Williams, Gary Brozenich, Chas Jarrett. Also includes details of locations, for example, the use of Fort Ricasoli in Malta.
In: Premiere v17 n8 May 2004 Pages: 46-49,113-114,117
Title: TroyAuthor: SCHUERS, Fred Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A report from the set for TROY, including comments on the production by director Wolfgang Petersen, actor Orlando Bloom and special effects supervisor Nick Davis.
In: Premiere v17 n8 May 2004 Pages: 50-51
Title: She'll always have ParisAuthor: SCHRUERS, Fred Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Profile of actress Diane Kruger, referring to her role as Helen in TROY (2004).
In: Premiere v17 n8 May 2004 Page: 55
Title: The ultimate summer movie previewAuthor: BORGESON, Kelly [et al...] Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Screen Africa September 2003 Page: 1, 57
Title: SA stuntmen on Troy setArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Paul Siebert talks about the five South African stuntmen working on Wolfgang Petersen's TROY.
In: Screen International n1406 30 May 2003 Page: 13
Title: UK round-upArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
Author: DAVIES, Chris Pages: viii, 245 pages
Title: Film stardom and the ancient past: idols, artefacts and epics
Author: WILLIAMS, Michael Pages: xiv, 311 pages
Title: Ancient Greek women in film
Author: Nikoloutsos, Konstantinos P. Pages: xiv, 376 pages
Title: Troy: from Homer's Illiad to Hollywood epic
Author: WINKLER, Martin M. Pages: xi, 231 p.
Title: Ancient Greece in film and popular culture
Author: NISBET, Gideon Pages: vi, 157p.
Title: Ancient Greece in film and popular culture
Author: NISBET, Gideon Pages: xiv, 188 p.
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Description: Reversal DiscBFI identifier: C-1374431
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Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1374428
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Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Dates: 2004 (Copyright), 01 February 2004 (Release)Countries: United Kingdom, USA, MaltaDirector: Wolfgang Petersen
Synopsis: Epic based on Homer's 'Iliad'. Young, impetuous Paris takes his lover Helen from her Greek husband to his own home in Troy. He is duly followed by the Greek army, led by Achilles. Helen's husband, Menelaus, wants her back, while the king, Agamemnon, is happy to use the opportunity to invade Troy. The Greeks lay siege to the great walled city, and finally gain entry by means of a large wooden horse, apparently left on the shore as a parting gift.
Genre: Period drama
Subjects: Trojan Wars, Sieges (warfare), Infidelity
Credits
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©: Helena Productions Limited, Presented by: Warner Bros., Production Company: Radiant Productions, In association with: Plan B Pictures, Production Company: Helena Productions Limited, [Production Company]: Latina, Village Roadshow Corporation, Produced by: Wolfgang Petersen, Produced by: Diana Rathbun, Colin Wilson, Co-producer: Winston Azzopardi, Associate Producer: Barbara Huber, Production Associate: Amie Stephenson, Unit Production Manager: Steven Harding, Unit Manager: Marianne Jenkins, Unit Manager (Mexico Unit): Hugo Villa Smythe, Aneta Cebula, Production Manager (Malta Unit): Philip Kohler, Production Manager (Mexico Unit): Ian Hickinbotham, Rafael Cuervo, Production Co-ordinator: Richard Daldry, Production Co-ordinator: Helen Gregory, Production Co-ordinator (London): Lesley Keane, Production Co-ordinator (Malta Unit): Bi Benton, Rita Galea, Production Co-ordinator (Mexico Unit): Carla Raygoza, Production Controller: Andy Birmingham, Production Accountant: Paul Cadiou, Production Accountant: Brendan Whiston, Production Accountant (Mexico Unit): Brian Gibbs, Enriqueta Amador, Location Manager (Malta Unit): Simon Marsden, Location Manager (Mexico Unit): Peter Novak, Locations (Malta Unit): Mariella Bugeja, Locations (Malta Unit): Lawrence Grech, Jimmy Pace, Post-production (Supervisor): Marianne Jenkins, Post-production (Co-ordinator): Sam Holt, 2nd Unit Director: Simon Crane, Assistant Director (1st): Gerry Gavigan, Assistant Director (2nd): Paul Taylor, Assistant Director (3rd): Ben Burt, Assistant Director (3rd): Emma Stokes, Pierre Ellul, Assistant Director (2nd Unit 1st): Terry Madden, Assistant Director (2nd Unit 2nd): Toby Hefferman, Assistant Director (2nd Unit 3rd): Terence P. Madden, Assistant Director (Malta Unit 2nd): Adrian Toynton, Paul Attard, Assistant Director (Mexico Unit 1st): Miguel Lima, Javier Clavé, Assistant Director (Mexico Unit 2nd): Caroline Veyssière, Assistant Director (Mexico Unit 2nd): Efren Del Moral, Bernardo Jasso, Script Supervisor: Anna Worley, Script Supervisor (Additional): Natalie Lovatt, Script Supervisor (2nd Unit): Sarah Hornbuckle, Casting: Lucinda Syson, Casting (Malta Unit): Edward Mercieca, Casting (Mexico Unit): Julio Toledo Breton, Screenplay: David Benioff, Inspired by 'The Iliad' by: Homer, Director of Photography: Roger Pratt, 2nd Unit Director of Photography: Fraser Taggart, Additional Director of Phot (2nd Unit): Harvey Harrison, Camera Operator (A): Peter Taylor, Camera Operator (B): Trevor Coop, Camera Operator (C): Alf Tramontin, Camera Operator (2nd Unit): Gary Spratling, Peter Field, Camera Operator (Mexico Unit): Tim Ross, Camera Operator (Mexico Unit): Paul Bond, Camera Operator (Mexico Unit): Santiago Navarrete, Camera Operator (Mexico Unit): Graham Hall, Tony Jackson, Steadicam: Alf Tramontin, Steadicam (Mexico Unit): Graham Hall, Tony Jackson, Gaffer: Robert 'Chuck' Finch, Gaffer (2nd Unit): Ashley Palin, Key Grip: David Appleby, Key Grip (2nd Unit): Toby Plaskitt, Key Grip (Malta Unit): Charles Lia, Video Operator: Stephen Lee, Video Operator (2nd Unit): Leon Buckley, Stills Photographer: Alex Bailey, Stills Photographer (2nd Unit): Simon Smith-Hutchon, Visual Effects Supervisor: Nick Davis, Special Visual Effects Producer: Nikki Penny, Visual Effects Producer: Alex Bicknell, Visual Effects Editor: Mark Sanger, Visual Effects Co-ordinator: Paul Ladd, Visual Effects Co-ordinator: Laya Armian, Gina Willis, Matchmover: Gary Beach, Zebedee Massey, Visual Effects: The Moving Picture Company, MPC (Visual Effects Supervisor): Chas Jarrett, MPC (CG Supervisor): Gary Brozenich, Visual Effects: FrameStore, Visual Effects: Cinesite (Europe) Ltd, Lola Post, Motion Capture: Artem Digital, Special Effects Supervisor: Joss Williams, Special Effects Assistant Supervisor: Mike Dawson, Special Effects Co-ordinator: Andrea Williams, Special Effects: Terry Flowers, Special Effects: Jonathan Angell, Special Effects: Andy Bunce, Special Effects: Neil Davies, Special Effects: Stuart Digby, Special Effects: Tony Fox, Special Effects: Kenneth Gittens, Special Effects: Stephen Lloyd, Special Effects: Kevin Mathews, Special Effects: Nigel Nixon, Special Effects: Steve Paton, Special Effects: Ian Wingrove, Special Effects: Max Brown, Special Effects: Paul Brady, Special Effects: Duncan Capp, Special Effects: Gary Cohen, Special Effects: Sam Conway, Special Effects: Tony Edwards, Special Effects: David Mcgreary, Special Effects: Dominic Mewburn-Crook, Special Effects: Neil Todd, Special Effects: David Watson, Special Effects: Tory Williams, Special Effects: Ashley Yallop, Special Effects: Jacob Yocum, Special Effects: Keith Shannon, Special Effects: Max Patte, Special Effects: Joshua Weston, Special Effects: Barrie Gower, Special Effects: Alex Horder, Special Effects: Oliver Jarlett, Special Effects (2nd Unit): Alex Gunn, Special Effects (Malta Unit): Mario Cassar, Special Effects (Malta Unit): Kenneth Cassar, Special Effects (Malta Unit): Tarcisio Cassar, Special Effects (Malta Unit): Joseph Calleja, Special Effects (Malta Unit): Johann Mifsud, Special Effects (Malta Unit): Lawrence Attard, Special Effects (Malta Unit): Roderick Pulis, Special Effects (Malta Unit): Raymond Buhagiar, Chris Vella, Graphic Artist: Jim Stanes, Monika Goldschmidt, Edited by: Peter Honess, Production Designer: Nigel Phelps, Supervising Art Director: Les Tomkins, Supervising Art Director: Kevin Phipps, John King, Art Director: Cliff Robinson, Art Director: Andy Nicholson, Art Director: Jon Billington, Art Director: Adam O'neill, Art Director: Stephen Dobric, Art Director: Julian Ashby, Art Director (Mexico Unit): Marco Niro, Set Decorator: Peter Young, Set Decorator: Anna Pinnock, Conceptual Illustrator: Ravi Bansal, Conceptual Illustrator: Julian Caldow, Conceptual Illustrator: James Clyne, Gert Stevens, Head Scenic Artist: James Gemmill, Scenic Artist: Stuart Clarke, Scenic Artist: Russell Oxley, Storyboard Artist: Martin Asbury, HOD Sculptor: Martin Smeaton, Supervising Sculptor: Francis Poirier, Property Master: Terry Wells, Property Master (Mexico Unit): Jorge González, Construction Manager: Malcolm Roberts, Construction Manager (Malta Unit): Frederick Buhagiar, Construction Manager (Mexico Unit): Tony Graysmark, Costume Designer: Bob Ringwood, Assistant Costume Designer: Frank Gardiner, Roland Sanchez, Costume Supervisor: Graham Churchyard, Costume Supervisor: Paolo Scalabrino, Costume: Jeeda Barford, Costume: Alexander Carey, Costume: Stefano De Nardis, Costume: John Denison, Costume: Francesca Deodato, Costume: Marco Fantoni, Costume: Laura Giustini, Costume: Peter Hannan, Costume: Sandra O'Toole, Costume: Nicholas Roche Gordon, Costume: Joanna Roderick, Costume: Fulvia Roverselli, Costume: Tim Shanahan, Costume: Helen Smith, Costume: Massimiliana Tiberi, Costume: Maurizio Torti, Costume: Emma Walker, Costume: Dee Walsh, Costume: Ros Ward, Costume: Justine Warhurst, Costume: Thomas Zaepf, Aleanza Zanon, Wardrobe Mistress: Sally Puttick, Sunny Rowley, Wardrobe Mistress (Malta Unit): Yvonne Zarb Cousin, Wardrobe Master: Gordon Harmer, Wardrobe Master (2nd Unit): Rupert Steggle, Wardrobe Supervisor (Mexico Unit): Ismael Jardón Tejas, Key Wardrobe: Mark Sutherland, Key Make-up: Paul Engelen, Key Make-up Artist (2nd Unit): Karen Dawson, Make-up Supervisor (Mexico Unit): Raúl Sarmiento, Make-up Artist: Melissa Lackersteen, Make-up Artist: Lynda Armstrong, Make-up Artist: David White, Make-up Artist: Sarah Nolte, Make-up Artist: Nikita Rae, Make-up Artist: Paula Price, Make-up Artist: Rossana Parker, Make-up Artist: Uxue Laguardia, Make-up Artist: Nicola Buck, Make-up Artist: Sophie Brice, Make-up Artist: Tania Wanstall, Make-up Artist: Marese Langan, Make-up Artist: Andrew Coyle, Make-up Artist: Simon Sothcott, Make-up Artist: Gemma Richards, Make-up Artist: Sophie Tucker, Make-up Artist: Ailie Smith, Matteo Silvi, Make-up Artist (2nd Unit): Jackie Farrugia Grima, Make-up Artist (Malta Unit): Chantal Busutil, Deborah Cassar, Make-up Artist (Mexico Unit): Luis David Esquivel, Make-up Artist (Mexico Unit): Raúl Esquivel, Make-up Artist (Mexico Unit): Lourdes Flores, Make-up Artist (Mexico Unit): Carlos Horcasitas, Make-up Artist (Mexico Unit): Marco Antonio García, Make-up Artist (Mexico Unit): Francisco Jaramillo, Make-up Artist (Mexico Unit): Alejandro Sosa, Make-up Artist (Mexico Unit): Guadalupe Pérez, José Manuel Vaqueiros, Make-up Artist for Brad Pitt: Jean Black, Chief Prosthetics Make-up: Daniel Parker, Key Hairstylist: Aldo Signoretti, Hairstylist Supervisor (Mexico Unit): María Teresa Chavez, Hairstylist: Giorgio Gregorini, Hairstylist: Ferdinando Merolla, Hairstylist: Orla Carroll, Hairstylist: Mirella Ginnoto, Hairstylist: Stefano Ceccarelli, Massimiliano Duranti, Hairdresser: Claudia Catini, Hairdresser: Lorenzo Cera, Hairdresser: Anna De Santis, Hairdresser: Lamberto Deli, Hairdresser: Marcelle Genovese, Hairdresser: Paola Genovese, Hairdresser: Elena Gregorini, Hairdresser: Teresa Hinton, Hairdresser: Rita Luciani, Hairdresser: Francisco Moccia, Hairdresser: Gaetano Panico, Hairdresser: Marco Perna, Hairdresser: Stefania Petrini, Hairdresser: Gina Pietralunga, Hairdresser: Aniello Piscopo, Hairdresser: Alessio Pompei, Hairdresser: Fiorella Sensoli, Hairdresser: Angelo Vannella, Michele Vigliotta, Hairdresser (2nd Unit): Marina Marin, Hairdresser (Mexico Unit): Isabel Amezcua, Hairdresser (Mexico Unit): Gerardo Aragón, Hairdresser (Mexico Unit): Victoria Banda, Hairdresser (Mexico Unit): Wayne Hammond, Hairdresser (Mexico Unit): Aurora Chavira, Hairdresser (Mexico Unit): Rocio Nogueron, Hairdresser (Mexico Unit): Guadalupe Ramírez, Hairdresser (Mexico Unit): Maribel Romo, Erika Tannos, Titles: Pauline Hume, Digital Intermediate Co-ordinator: Peter Dansie, Opticals: Cineimage, Music Composed by: James Horner, Ethnic Instruments: Richard Hinnigan, Eric Rigler, Ethnic Vocal Soloist: Tanja Tzarovska, Choir: The Bulgarian Women's Choir, Music Conducted by: James Horner, Orchestrations: James Horner, Orchestrations: Eddie Karam, Orchestrations: Conrad Pope, Orchestrations: Randy Kerber, Orchestrations: Jon Kull, Synthesizer Programming: Ian Underwood, Randy Kerber, Music Scoring Supervisor: Sylvia Wells, Orchestra Contractor: Sandy Decrescent, Supervising Music Editor: Jim Henrikson, Music Editor: Dick Bernstein, Music Editor: Ramiro Belgardt, Music Recorded/Mixed by: Simon Rhodes, Choreographer: Quinny Sacks, Sound Designer: James Boyle, Production Sound Mixer: Tony Dawe, Sound Recordist (2nd Unit): Neil Kingsbury, Boom Operator: Jaya Bishop, Boom Operator (Mexico Unit): Eduardo Valverde, Re-recording Mixer: Mike Dowson, Mark Taylor, Supervising Sound Editor: Wylie Stateman, Supervising Sound Editor: Martin Cantwell, Conform Editor: Simon Price, Supervising Dialogue Editor: Paul Conway, Dialogue Editor: Nigel Stone, Dialogue Editor: Howard Halsall, Dialogue Editor: Matt Grimes, Sound Effects Editor: James Boyle, Sound Effects Editor: Steve Schwalbe, Sound Effects Editor: Sue Lenny, ADR Mixer: Mark Lafbery, Foley Artist: Peter Burgis, Foley Artist: Felicity Cotrell, Foley Artist: Andi Derrick, Foley Artist: Ruth Sullivan, Foley Mixer: Ed Colyer, Foley Editor: Harry Barnes, Foley Editor: Alex Joseph, Stunt Co-ordinator: Simon Crane, Assistant Stunt Co-ordinator: Wade Eastwood, Assistant Stunt Co-ordinator (2nd Unit): Jordi Casares, Military Technical Adviser: Richard Smedley, Military Adviser: Richard Blackburn, Military Adviser (Malta Unit): Colin Coull, Military Adviser (Mexico Unit): Brian Bosley, Marine Co-ordinator: Mike Turk, Marine Co-ordinator (Malta Unit): Charles Vella, Aerial Co-ordinator: Marc Wolff, Production Consultants: Poster Pictures, Sword Master: Richard Ryan, Weapons Designer: Simon Atherton, Chief Metal Armourer: Luca Giampaoli, Chief Leather Armourer: Giampaolo Grassi, Costume Armourer: Augusto Grassi, Grant Pearmain, Armoury Supervisor: Nick Komornicki, Armoury Supervisor (UK): Alan Hausmann, Armoury Supervisor (2nd Unit): Stephen Cummings, Armourer: John Bishop, Armourer: Peter Christopher, Armourer: John Pilgrim, Armourer: Reuben Reed, Armourer: Horace Schembri, Armourer: Joe Tanti, Armourer: Tim Wildgoose, Armourer: Simon Brindle, Armourer: Luke Furlonger, Armourer: James Plumridge, Armourer: Dominic Weisz, Horsemaster: Jordi Casares, Horse Trainer: Roland 'Raleigh' Wilson, Horse Wrangler: Nina Armstrong, Carlos Vasquez Blasco, Horse Wrangler (Mexico Unit): Mauricio Pedroz, José Abedoy Pena, Unit Publicist: Rob Harris, Additional Publicity (Malta Unit): Elizabeth Lowell, Studio: Shepperton Studios
Cast
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Brad Pitt (Achilles), Eric Bana (Hector), Orlando Bloom (Paris), Diane Krüger (Helen), Brian Cox (Agamemnon), Sean Bean (Odysseus), Brendan Gleeson (Menelaus), Peter O'Toole (King Priam), Julian Glover (Triopas), Nathan Jones (Boagrius), Adoni Maropis (Agamemnon's officer), Jacob Smith (messenger boy), John Shrapnel (Nestor), Siri Svegler (Polydora), Lucie Barat (Helen's handmaiden), Ken Bones (Hippasus), Manuel Cauchi (old Spartan fisherman), Mark Lewis Jones (Tecton), Garrett Hedlund (Patroclus), Julie Christie (Thetis), James Cosmo (Glaucus), Nigel Terry (Archeptolemus), Trevor Eve (Velior), Owain Yeoman (Lysander), Saffron Burrows (Andromache), Luke Tal, Matthew Tal (Scamandrius), Rose Byrne (Briseis), Vincent Regan (Eudorus), Tyler Mane (Ajax), Louis Dempsey (Aphareus), Joshua Richards (Haemon), Tim Chipping (Echepolus), Dessislava Stefanová, Tanja Tzarovska (singing woman), Alex King (Apollonian guard), Frankie Fitzgerald (Aeneas)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(37)
In: Premiere v19 n8 May 2006 Page: 20Title: Take one action: Sean BeanAuthor: MATLOFF, Jason Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Actor Sean Bean reminisces about his experience in PATRIOT GAMES, The LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING, and TROY.
In: Literature/Film Quarterly v33 n1 2005 Pages: 79-80
Title: Achilles vs. Jason (and the Argonauts): Review of Troy...Author: JESS, Carolyn Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: "...(Petersen, 2004)".
In: Empire n192 June 2005 Pages: 68-69
Title: The 10 Best Movie SwordfightsAuthor: LAWRENCE, Will Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A listing of the ten best movie swordfights.
In: Film Score Monthly v10 n1 Jan/Feb 2005 Pages: 15-17
Title: FSM's Annual Best & Worst Awards: The Hits...and MissesAuthor: BOND, Jeff Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Lighthearted selection of the best and worst soundtracks of 2005.
In: Film Score Monthly v10 n1 Jan/Feb 2005 Pages: 20-22
Title: FSM's Annual Best & Worst Awards: The Best of the YearAuthor: ADAMS, Doug Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: The writer chooses his favourite film scores of 2005.
In: Radio Times 10 Sep 2005 Page: 41
Title: [Radio Times - 10 Sep 2005: no known title]Author: SMITH, Adam Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Score Monthly v10 n1 Jan/Feb 2005 Pages: 10-14
Title: FSM's Annual Best & Worst Awards: The End of All Things!Author: KAPLAN, Jon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: An irreverent article in which composers and soundtracks are given best and worst awards.
In: Metro n144 2005 Pages: 58-64
Title: Size doesn't matter: Big stupid filmsAuthor: MCFARLANE, Brian Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Provides a personal definition and description of an epic film, critically reviewing the classics, KING OF KINGS, El CID and The ROBE, and more recent output in the genre, KING ARTHUR, TROY and ALEXANDER.
In: Vanity Fair n526 June 2004 Pages: [90]-99,162-163
Title: Aspects of BradAuthor: BENNETTS, Leslie Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brad Pitt talks about his life and career, including his role as Achilles in TROY.
In: Sight and Sound v14 n11 November 2004 Page: 78
Title: TroyAuthor: TOAL, Andrea Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International vSpec. nOscars The Films 2004 Page: [whole issue]
Title: And the Oscar goes to...Author: HALLIGAN, Fionnuala Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A look at the contenders for the 2004 Oscars.
In: Premiere v17 n9 June 2004 Page: 22
Title: PreviewsArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere v17 n9 June 2004 Page: 36
Title: Action: scene stealerAuthor: MATLOFF, Jason Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Actor Brian Cox comments on his roles in TROY (2004), ADAPTATION (2002), L.I.E. (2001), RUSHMORE (1998), and MANHUNTER (1986).
In: Premiere n328 June 2004 Page: 51
Title: Cahier critiqueAuthor: NARBONNE, Christophe Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Film-Echo/Filmwoche n20 15 May 2004 Page: 30
Title: Markt: filmkritikenAuthor: KLEBER, Reinhard Article type: CreditsLanguage: German
In: Sight and Sound v14 n7 July 2004 Page: 66,68
Title: ReviewsAuthor: KELLY, Richard Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film Score Monthly v9 n8 September 2004 Pages: 28-31
Title: The Triumph of TroyAuthor: COSCINA, David Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: An analysis of Gabriel Yared's rejected score for the film TROY and how it is a departure from the usual Hollywood film scores.
In: Premiere n327 May 2004 Pages: 148-149
Title: Kannes 04Author: NARBONNE, Christophe Article type: InterviewLanguage: French
Description: An interview with Diane Kruger who stars as Helen in TROY (2004).
In: Empire n177 March 2004 Pages: 10-11
Title: Coming soon: tomorrow's movies today: the big pictureArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n179 May 2004 Page: 15
Title: Coming soon: tomorrow's movies todayArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Film Score Monthly v9 n4 Apr/May 2004 Pages: 18-22
Title: The fall of Troy: Gabriel Yared and the fate that sank a ...Author: BOND, Jeff Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Gabriel Yared talks about the dumping of his score for TROY in favour of a rapid replacement by James Horner. "...thousand notes".
In: Cannes Film Festival Catalogue v57th May 12-23, 2004 Pages: 30-31
Title: [Cannes Film Festival Catalogue - v57th May 12-23, 2004: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
Description: Credits include production/distributor/sales contact details Brief script excerpt.
In: Film Review n645 Summer 2004 Pages: 108-109
Title: New moviesAuthor: GROVE, David Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film Review n645 Summer 2004 Pages: 72-74
Title: War! What is it good for?Author: SPELLING, Ian Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Director Wolfgang Petersen discusses the making of his latest movie TROY.
In: Film Review vSpec. n52 Spiderman Page: 122
Title: ReviewsAuthor: GROVE, David Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Variety 10 May 2004 Page: 46,51
Title: Film ReviewsAuthor: MCCARTHY, Todd Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1453 14 May 2004 Page: 32
Title: ReviewsAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Empire n176 February 2004 Pages: 73-82
Title: The ten biggest films of 2004Author: EIMER, David Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
Description: Previews of ten movies due out in 2004, including TROY.
In: Music from the Movies n43 2004 Page: 55
Title: Film Music Review: New FilmsAuthor: McGANN, Kevin Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Soundtrack review for TROY.
In: Empire n181 July 2004 Page: 25
Title: Now showingAuthor: LAWRENCE, Will Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film Review vSpec. n51 Epics Pages: 12-34
Title: Epics specialAuthor: MILLAR, John [et al...] Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Feature on the making of TROY with interviews with Orlando Bloom, Brad Pitt, and Sean Bean.
In: Cinefex n98 July 2004 Pages: 38-65
Title: Bronze age ballisticsAuthor: FORDHAM, Joe Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Detailed explanation of the digital visual effects in TROY including comments by Nick Davis, Joss Williams, Gary Brozenich, Chas Jarrett. Also includes details of locations, for example, the use of Fort Ricasoli in Malta.
In: Premiere v17 n8 May 2004 Pages: 46-49,113-114,117
Title: TroyAuthor: SCHUERS, Fred Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A report from the set for TROY, including comments on the production by director Wolfgang Petersen, actor Orlando Bloom and special effects supervisor Nick Davis.
In: Premiere v17 n8 May 2004 Pages: 50-51
Title: She'll always have ParisAuthor: SCHRUERS, Fred Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Profile of actress Diane Kruger, referring to her role as Helen in TROY (2004).
In: Premiere v17 n8 May 2004 Page: 55
Title: The ultimate summer movie previewAuthor: BORGESON, Kelly [et al...] Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Screen Africa September 2003 Page: 1, 57
Title: SA stuntmen on Troy setArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Paul Siebert talks about the five South African stuntmen working on Wolfgang Petersen's TROY.
In: Screen International n1406 30 May 2003 Page: 13
Title: UK round-upArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(6)
Title: Blockbusters and the ancient world: allegory and warfare in contemporary HollywoodAuthor: DAVIES, Chris Pages: viii, 245 pages
Title: Film stardom and the ancient past: idols, artefacts and epics
Author: WILLIAMS, Michael Pages: xiv, 311 pages
Title: Ancient Greek women in film
Author: Nikoloutsos, Konstantinos P. Pages: xiv, 376 pages
Title: Troy: from Homer's Illiad to Hollywood epic
Author: WINKLER, Martin M. Pages: xi, 231 p.
Title: Ancient Greece in film and popular culture
Author: NISBET, Gideon Pages: vi, 157p.
Title: Ancient Greece in film and popular culture
Author: NISBET, Gideon Pages: xiv, 188 p.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(4)
Film materials(4)
Description: Reversal DiscBFI identifier: C-1374429
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: Reversal DiscBFI identifier: C-1374431
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1374428
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveSound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1374430
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status