All language subtitles for La Battaglia di Maratona (Steve Reeves_ 1959).ENG

Cheers for Philippides!

Cheers for Philippides! Hurrah!

I proclaim you, Athenian Philippides,
winner of the Olympic games.

May Jupiter be a friend,
as Victory was s friend.

I declare closing of the games!

The Sacred Fire is preserved
until the new Olympics.

Oh, Pallas Athena,

to you I consecrate the laurel
won at Olympia.

Just as you protected me, protect
the city that bears your name.

Today is a feast for Athens.

Philippides has given us
the Olympic laurel

and has taken his place
among the lines of the Sacred Guard.

We must remember here
that the Athens people,

in declaring a year of exile
to the tyrant Hippias,

gave up dictatorship forever.

To you, valorous Philippides

and your companions
of the Sacred Guard

the Athenian people entrust
the custody of their freedom.

We are ready to give our lives,
Miltiades,

but hope to never turn to arms.

The best garrison for freedom
is a good government.

Therefore, if there is danger,
every citizen becomes a soldier.

Miltiades!

To you, who represent
the military force of our city,

and to you, Croesus, who first among
the archons represent traditions,

I ask, on behalf of all
my companions, that Philippides,

winner of Olympia, be nominated
head of the Sacred Guard.

Very good, Philippides!

You've become
the most popular man of Athens.

I entrust the defense
of my freedom to you too.

Thank you, Theocritus.
I am a country man.

The gods gave me strength,

but they gave you
a precious gift, caution.

Use it in the best way always.

"The sun's glorious orb
now sank into Oceanus"

"and drew down night
over the land."

"Sorry indeed were the Trojans
when light failed them,

"but welcome and thrice prayed for
did darkness fall upon the Achaeans."

Andromeda, continue
where Hector is speaking.

No. When Juno sends
Hebe to Helen.

Read more, whatever you want.

The duel
between Hector with Ajax.

It's beautiful. It makes me tremble.

It's my father.
I'll read to you later.

Your daughter, Croesus,
doesn't love her future husband.

- When she sees me she stops smiling.
- No, that's not so, Theocritus.

A lover's imagination.
Right, Andromeda?

If you say so, Father.

She already knows
the subtle art of words.

Maybe your father shouldn't have
promised you to me, but to Apollo.

You would have been a perfect sibyl.

You young people have strange ideas.

In my days nobody protested against
the spouse chosen by the parents.

- Leave us alone, Andromeda.
- Goodbye, Andromeda.

And remember your father's words.

Philippides will be
a dangerous adversary.

He is Miltiades' friend and is
as stubborn as all farmers.

No, Philippides is not a farmer.

He is a man who loves the land,
maybe because he knows nothing else.

We'll have him
get more familiar with it,

and he'll come to our side.
- What are you getting at?

With the help of the Sacred Guard,
it will be easy to take over the city.

This is what Hippias in exile
asks us to do.

Philippides must take sides with us
or it's too bad for him.

Theocritus.

You know I share your ideas
and those of Hippias.

I promised my daughter to you, but
not one Athenian soldier must die.

Don't be afraid, Croesus.
I've no need for a dead Philippides.

I need him to be alive.

To our ideals.

- Excuse me.
- Striking me is part of the game?

We were playing ball
and one got stuck among the branches.

Down there.
We tried to have it fall.

It isn't easy, you know?

You want to try?

It wasn't very difficult.

Will you teach me your game?

You must toss it as far away
as possible. Like this!

- Like this?
- No. The game would end right away.

You are as beautiful
as a Diana statue.

Why aren't you saying anything?

- Did I offend you, maybe?
- I know you. You're Philippides.

- It's Philippides!
- The hero of the Olympics!

- And who are you?
- My name is...

No. It's useless to tell you
because we won't meet again.

- What if I want to see you again?
- Do you know the Temple of Ceres?

- I go by there often.
- What does he care?

- He said he wants to see us again.
- Only because he is polite.

You're wrong. I really want it.

Let's go.

Tonight, when the moon
will be over the Acropolis,

we shall dance for Ceres,
in the temple.

Slower!

- You are Philippides, right?
- Yes, it is me.

I have a message for you,
fortunate man.

An invitation from my mistress.

A girl who will dance for Ceres?

I don't know if for Ceres
or for Venus, she will surely dance.

- Her name?
- Why do you want to know?

She won't become more beautiful
if you call her by her name.

- Don't you think?
- Right.

- Where is she?
- Come, follow me.

Yes, Philippides.
The winner of Olympia.

And you, Karis, will win him over.

Is this Philippides handsome,
at least?

I would offend my love if he wasn't.

Please, don't speak to me of love.
You know it irritates me.

Nothing about me must irritate you.
If would be a dangerous luxury.

Win over that man's heart, lead him
into my hand, I'll make you richer.

That's better, clear words

without hypocrisy.

Come, Karis. He is arriving.

What do you think?

Goodbye, Karis.
I'll leave you to your conquest.

My mistress is waiting for you.

Welcome to my home, hero.

Why look at me like that? You seem
to have left the reign of shadows.

I was expecting to see
another woman.

- Oh! More beautiful than me?
- No, different.

Who are you?

I am Karis. I was at Olympia
the day of your victory.

Karis?
I have heard your name before.

I organized a celebration
in your name.

For me?

You'll see.
The most beautiful dancer of Athens.

The rarest wines, wrestlers,
jugglers... All for the two of us.

Thank you, Karis, but...
Not this evening.

Really?

You can drink with me.
It's not a love potion.

- Is that the truth?
- I assure you.

When the moon will be high over
the Acropolis, he'll come here.

Andromeda, Diana, come!

Divine Ceres, have us meet
the man that we have in our heart.

They are actors.

You have difficult tastes.
You know how much I pay them?

- This is better!
- I thought that you liked wrestling.

In fact, but that is not wrestling.

It's a shameful performance.
They are two miserable men.

I thank you for your hospitality,
but I must go now.

You are impolite and obstinate!

I'm sorry, but I must leave.

As you wish.

- Let me by!
- Back up, champion!

Stop, Lupus!

Think I'm content with this stupid
story? When will you meet again?

Never. Why should we meet again?

I used my most persuasive words
in explaining it to you.

I'm not used to being rejected
and I don't want it to be known.

Karis gives in like this?

I thought you'd understood
that I am in command here.

I decide what you must
and must not do.

This is my home.
All that you have is mine.

This time you are wrong.

You are mine.

If you want, I will leave,
but I won't do what you ask.

- Leave Philippides alone.
- I pay to be served.

What is so great about Philippides?
Are you in love with him?

He is in love...
with another woman.

Oh, is that so?

Maybe a noble young girl!

- And you love him!
- I don't ever want to see him again!

I didn't pick you among the Mycenaean
courtesans to fall in love with him!

Beware if you don't obey me!

I'll have you beaten and have you
get old. Everyone will flee from you.

Be careful.

You'll hate the hour you were born.

You are wrong in hating arms.
Even a man like you could need them.

Yes, but it would be better
if they didn't exist.

- Believe me, Miltiades.
- Listen carefully.

A sword may hurt,
but it can also do good,

according to who uses it.

Here. Take it!

Defend yourself!

Shield yourself! Again!

Faster!

Watch out now!

- You're fast!
- Again!

- To you.
- Now!

Very good!

Look now. The sword isn't only
necessary for body combat.

- Is this right?
- No, more to the left. There.

He hit the bull's eye.

- Who was on that chariot?
- Who knows!

It had wings on its wheels
like Apollo's chariot.

- Why do you try to flee from me?
- I don't want to talk to you!

I must tell you
that I always thought of you.

You have only seen me once.
You don't even know my name.

Who cares about your name!
I know I don't want to lose you.

I love you.

You don't believe what I'm saying?

What for? My destiny is marked.
We must not see each other again!

Listen. I will not give you up.
I will overcome any obstacle

if you give me at least one hope.

No, you must not hope.
It would be useless.

Forget me.

Your name, so I will remember you!

Surprised? I couldn't hope
that you would come back to me.

How did you get inside?

Sometimes a smile is enough
to make men gentle.

- But hot Philippides.
- You are wrong.

- I am glad to see you.
- Are you making fun of me?

Not like this.

I don't like being kissed with anger.
It's worse than a slap.

There is no anger inside of me...
Nor is there love.

I don't expect you to love me.
But if you want,

I can help you be happy.
I'll have you smile again.

I wish it were so easy.

It's true. I began with a whim,
but it's different now.

I love you and I need you.

You need to believe
that nobody resists you.

You are unjust.

Philippides, it's your turn as guard.

Goodbye, Karis. Let's behave.

Enough!

I invited him here
to speak to him clearly.

Speak to Philippides! It'd be
like telling a secret to Miltiades.

Do you have a suggestion?
You, who boast of knowing men?

All men have a weak point.
He surely has one too.

You know I loathe intrigues.

I received news from Hippias.
The moment to take action is near.

The people are on our side,
but the Sacred Guard...

If it's not with us it'll kick us out
of the Acropolis in a few hours.

Well? Do you have an idea?

Maybe. Today I will know
if it is right.

What is it about?

I'll tell you when I am sure.

- Did you call for me, Father?
- Yes.

We have a guest today. I want you
to join us during the meal.

A very important guest,
Andromeda.

- You'll see.
- Is he your friend?

Not yet, but I think
he will be, very soon.

What is his name?

He will tell you himself.
I see him coming from the garden.

The guest has arrived.

Welcome to my home, Philippides.

- Your presence honors us.
- Your invitation honors me.

This is my daughter.

She will soon be my bride.

I've the impression
that you two know each other.

Yes, maybe we've met,
but without knowing each other.

As happens in dreams sometimes.

If I had met you in a dream,
I would remember you.

What are you talking about?
Come, the meal is ready!

Musicians will entertain us.
Be seated.

I sing a praise to wine

that drowns all our thoughts.

Enjoy, guests,

and may life be sweet.

I didn't see you smile, Philippides.
You didn't appreciate my hospitality.

That is not so, and I am sorry
if I wasn't a good guest.

The archons having a council?
At this hour? I am surprised.

They must have
serious reasons to do so.

I am sorry, but I must leave.
My home is your home.

Andromeda e Theocritus
will keep you company.

Do you know what is happening?

I know what everyone knows.
Our fleet has been decimated.

The Persians threaten to land here,
instigated by the traitor Hippias.

Not everyone thinks Hippias
is a traitor.

I am very tired. Excuse me.

Poor Andromeda.
She felt very uneasy.

- I think you know why.
- What do you mean?

Why aren't you sincere with me?
I know that you two met.

She was flustered in seeing you
and that left no doubt.

She is faithful
to the word she has given you.

To the word that her father
gave to mine, you mean.

We were betrothed as adolescents,
but she doesn't love me.

If you wanted to marry her,
I could step aside.

- What would you want in exchange?
- Me? Nothing.

Croesus doesn't approve
of your political ideas.

They left us alone
so that I could speak to you clearly.

If you want Andromeda,
you must embrace our cause.

Will Andromeda accept?

- I asked if she will accept!
- Will you accept?

- I just asked you a question!
- I ask, you answer!

- Does Andromeda agree?
- Of course. That is why you're here.

She is doing it for her father.
She has taken our cause to heart.

- Philippides?
- What do you want?

I was waiting for you
to talk to you.

This time I must tell you something.

I love you.

Now you love me? Then it's true,
you are in agreement!

I won't accept these intrigues.
Goodbye!

Philippides!

Philippides!

What did you tell him about me?
Why does he hate me?

He will pay for it dearly.

- Since he's been back, he's changed.
- He doesn't talk to anyone.

Miltiades!

- Hail, Philippides.
- Welcome to my home.

I felt the need for some pure air.

The wind from the east
makes the land drier.

You are no expert.
Actually, it brings rain.

Paris, serve us some wine.

In the Heracles square
new thermal baths have been opened.

They are costly, but going there
is a sign of distinction.

- It is not the place for us.
- I never set foot there.

Theocritus practically lives there
It seems he enjoys it very much.

You know who cries
for you in Athens?

That splendid woman
from Mycenae, Karis.

They say she is in love with you.

I barely know her.

She must have seen you at Olympia.
Yours was a great victory.

Everyone went wild looking at you,
especially when you wrestled.

The man from Sparta was very good.
His name was Euros.

He could have won,
but he wasn't fortunate.

Your friends of the Sacred Guard
don't feel that way.

Your sudden departure
disappointed them, discouraged them.

You give me importance
that I don't deserve.

No. With you close by,
I would feel safer.

Maybe you were right
in leaving Athens.

The worries, duties...

Time goes by more gently here.

You are wrong.
I have responsibilities,

worries and regrets here too.

However, I have no intention
of returning.

Miltiades, I have bad news for you.

The Persian army landed
on the Marathon plain.

You must return
to Athens immediately.

Divine Darius.

Hippias, what do you say
about my army?

There won't even be need
for fighting.

The Athenians are waiting for you

to get rid of the four ambitious men
governing them.

It will be a festive parade, a triumph.

I fear that the gods
don't please desires like yours.

I prefer entrusting myself
to my soldiers.

It's not the first time we submit
to the aggression of a foreigner.

It is not the first time
that our city, our laws, ourselves

risk being destroyed!

Yes, but the danger has never been
so serious. The Persians are close!

Should we surrender? Should we
welcome the Persians as friends?

- No!
- To death! Persians!

Alone we cannot push back
Darius and his men.

Our armies are poor.

We'll be able to arm 10,000
infantry men and 5,000 horsemen.

We are one against ten
and don't have war ships.

We'll arm old men and boys!

We'll fight for an ideal
that is common to everyone.

If we can't live free,
it's better to die fighting.

- Long live Miltiades!
- Save us, Miltiades!

- Defend us from the Persians!
- Dive back into the sea!

- We trust you!
- Long live Miltiades!

- Long live Miltiades!
- Long live Miltiades!

- Long live Miltiades!
- Hurrah!

Speak, Miltiades. All of Athens
is waiting for your words in silence.

Did you already find
the way to victory?

I don't have the divine power

to transform a misfortune
into a triumph.

Theocritus would like me to perform
a prodigy knowing I can't do them.

Maybe he is asking me...
to accuse me later of not doing it.

This war is decisive
for the future of our people.

Each of us must commit himself
with all his might.

Well? Why don't you send
our best men to fight?

Why do the Sacred Guard champions
remain in Athens?

They are one hundred men,

and throwing them in a battle
would not change destiny.

Their assignment is the defense
of the Pallas Athena Temple.

I don't believe in prodigies
but I trust the favor of the gods

and of our good laws.

Good laws!

They aren't necessary in deciding
a battle. It is not a military force!

What matters are armies, the number
of fighters, sword against sword!

Only this way can individual value
have importance in the crowd.

Who is right knows
how to tenfold his strength.

Who defends his home,
his wife, his children,

doesn't count the number
of enemies in front of him.

Desperation becomes
his invincible weapon.

A splendid massacre!
This is what Miltiades proposes.

We will all die, but with glory.

Let's consider reality.
We are one against ten!

I propose to negotiate with Darius.

If only we Athenians should
face the clash of the invader,

there would be little hope.

Another determined army
could help us,

the Sparta one.

With the help of Sparta,
Greece will be saved.

Who guarantees the help of Sparta?

A common danger! After Athens,
Sparta will face our same destiny.

After Sparta, all of Greece!
The Spartans know this!

- The Spartans don't trust us.
- It's true.

They think there are some among us
ready to betray the common cause.

But there's a man they trust
who will be able to convince them.

A man who is above any suspicion.

Philippides.

Gather our armed men.
We will march towards the Persians

to face them
on the Marathon plain.

If the Council approves my plan,

give the order to Philippides
to leave immediately.

- May the gods be with you!
- We'll meet again in Marathon.

Hail, hero. I wish you good luck.

Thank you, Karis for your
sincere wishes. Goodbye.

Andromeda!

You love him, don't you? Today
I realized only he is worthy of you.

Yes, I love him, Father.
But something parted him from me.

From the day he was our guest
he despises me. He hates me!

I did everything wrong,
with you as with my city.

The people are united against
Hippias. Theocritus betrayed me.

Father, do not torment yourself.
Nobody is to doubt your good faith.

This is what fate wanted.

Why did you come to my home?

You ask me of all people for help?
What do you want? Tell me!

I just don't want Philippides
to get hurt.

He loves you. I saw that.

Then protect him from Theocritus!

He loves you,
but what did you do to deserve him?

- Did he tell you?
- No. He never talked about you.

But in his eyes, behind his words,
you have always been there.

I fought, but wasn't able
to substitute you in his heart.

Are you happy now?

- Karis, listen...
- Go! Get away from here!

You and your innocence,
you purity, your pity!

Go away!

Everyone is crazy about Philippides.

Everyone is waiting for salvation
with his intervention at Sparta.

I say that Philippides in Sparta...
He won't even get there.

Why not?
Do you know something?

I know that we are at war,
and the way is very long.

People from the country
have come to talk to you.

What did you do?

Where are the others?

And Philippides?

He is alive. He escaped us...

- Murderer!
- Hurry. Come with me!

- Where are you taking me?
- We're going to Darius' camp.

- Leave me here, please!
- I am sorry, but you know too much!

No! No! Let me go!

The Athenian forces,
commanded by Miltiades,

face the invader at Marathon
in a desperate fight.

Their salvation depends on you.

Athens asks you to go
to the battlefield with them.

We listened to the appeal
of the Athenians,

but before the new moon rises,
we are not allowed to take arms.

This is what the auspices say.
It is the will of the gods.

If it is right, then the gods want
the ruin of all of Greece.

Philippides is telling the truth.
We must give help.

If we are not united, Darius
will defeat Athens and then Sparta.

You forget, Euros, what for years
divided Sparta and Athens.

The wars between us, the diffidence,
the unrevenged offences.

You expect all this to be forgotten?

Who assures us
of the Athenians' good faith?

Philippides' word,
and I guarantee for him.

Friends, I remember my encounter
with Euros at the Olympia games.

Euros is a good wrestler
and can tell you

that strong arms are worth little

without the coordinated effort
of all the other limbs.

Spartans, our cities
are limbs of the same body.

Have harmony unite them in this
fight, and Greece will be saved.

I have nothing more to save.
Now it's up to you to decide.

Callimachus,
this is our real enemy, fear.

Our men will know how to face it.

To your positions!

They didn't use the cavalry.
Let's attack on the sides.

No. They could have surprises
in store. Let's wait.

Athenians, for the freedom
of our land, go!

Go with the chariots!
Catapults in action!

Open the traps!

Miltiades, we can't resist.
Have the reserves fight!

Let's wait longer.
They are our last resources.

- Philippides!
- Athenians, Sparta is with us!

- For Philippides, we shall resist!
- Sparta is with us!

Forward all the reserves, attack!

Alright, Theocritus, I shall give you
the 30 ships you request,

but my men at Piraeus
must not meet resistance.

You must oblige the surrender
even of the army in front of me.

This is your last occasion.

You promised the surrender of the
Athenians but they fight like heroes.

Look there. It's a woman!

- Stop, Karis!
- She will betray us!

Stop, Karis!

Let her die! She is a spy!

All of your enemies
will die like this.

Hail, great king!
We'll meet again in Athens.

Something to drink...

It is almost midnight.

The Spartans were to be here
before sunset.

That is what Euros said.

Maybe they are not coming anymore.

Maybe they hope that Darius
will be content with our ruin.

Today we were able to defend
ourselves, but what about tomorrow?

If we are left alone,
the Persians will crush us.

- Make room.
- Look down there!

- What is going on?
- Who is it?

Maybe it's an enemy soldier.

Philippides, come! Hurry!

We found her at the edge
of the camp. She asked about you.

She says she must talk to you.

- Philippides...
- Karis...

Philippides... Listen...

Karis, what happened?

The Persians... Will land in Piraeus.

Tomorrow they will attack Athens.

Behind their backs...

Theocritus... is leading them.

Hurry.

Love, save Athens.

You can't waste a minute. You
must leave for Athens immediately.

You would betray her death
if you didn't do it.

How can the fleet be stopped?

Gather the Sacred Guard
and try to delay the landing.

You are right. We have no choice.

If the Spartans arrive in time,
we could still fight.

We will attack before dawn.
Resist until the third hour.

If at that time I won't have arrived,
save yourself.

Sacrifice to the gods for her death

and for them to help us.

Make a fire for this woman
with the enemy arms next to her.

She fought and died as one of us.

Do not make noise.
Hide the boats.

We shall be back in an hour.

This way, follow me.

Father.

What are you doing here at this hour?

I didn't hear you go to bed,
and was worried about you.

I cannot sleep either.

I need to be alone.

You must not worry, dear.

Why don't you open up to me?

You treat me like a child
who is too little to understand you.

What torments you?

It is useless to speak now.
It is too late.

No, I am certain that Philippides
was successful in his mission.

What a touching family scene!

I am sorry to interrupt you,
but we are at war, Croesus.

- Andromeda will forgive my haste.
- What more do you want from us?

The moment has come
to show Hippias our loyalty

and avoid more surprises to Darius.
- What do you mean?

Your father must convince the archons
to vote for peace with Darius.

He can obtain what he wants.

What I want? What I want
is not to betray my homeland.

- I shall tell him we must resist.
- You always understand too late.

Do as I said
or your daughter will pay for you!

- No!
- Father! No! Let me go!

- Tell them to let her go!
- When you will deliver Athens to me.

May you be cursed!

Old madman.
You will do what I want. Understand?

Either Athens,

or your daughter's life.

Hurry!

Let's reach the fleet.

Philippides!

- What happened to you?
- Hurry.

Gather up all the others.

We must reach Piraeus.

The Persians will attack from
the sea. Theocritus is leading them!

Raise! Raise!

Hurry!

- Silence. Listen to Philippides.
- Listen.

Miltiades' order is to delay
the landing until the third hour.

Remember, we are 100 against
an entire fleet.

We are not afraid, Philippides.
We shall make them back up.

Our force will be the surprise.
We shall try to stop their ships.

When the moment comes to fight,
I shall give the signal.

Help!
People of the Sacred Guard, come!

Run! My master Croesus,
was injured. He is dying!

Continue, and wait for me here.

I ask nothing for myself,
but save my daughter.

- She is innocent and she loves you.
- Where is Andromeda?

Theocritus dragged her away.
I don't know where he took her.

I even listened to him!

I don't care about dying.
It is right that I pay for my guilt.

But not her.
She committed no evil.

She only suffered

without knowing why.

Save her.
Give me this last hope.

I'll do what I can.

If the gods are just,
they will help me.

They will soon be here. Let's go!

What's the hurry?

I'll take you to Athens
on my chariot.

Maybe you are wrong.

Piraeus coast, two miles left!

Bear away.

- One mile towards prow and we land!
- Signal to the admiral ship!

Today you will witness my triumph.

- As your slave.
- Or as queen. You can choose.

Today I will have Athens at my feet.

That is impossible.
The gods won't allow it!

My poor Andromeda. The gods are
always on the side of the strongest.

- What is happening?
- I don't know.

I know the coast.
The water is deep here.

- We're aground!
- To your positions!

We're taking on water!

Raise the sail!

Be ready.

Raise it!

We will attack in the center.
They'll attack on the side.

These Athenians are crazy.
They are attacking us!

What do they hope to do
with two ships?

It's Philippides
with the men of the Sacred Guard!

You were so sure of your triumph
and now you are afraid!

Tie her to the bow!

You will wait for your savior!

We are being made fools of
by 100 men. Come on with those oars!

Attack that ship!
Open the rostrums!

- Create a wake.
- Back up!

They attacked Teucer!
Let's board!

Now the other ship!
Let's get rid of it!

Everyone in the water.
Follow me!

They're attacking us from the water.
Strike them!

Andromeda!

Let's hook on to the ship!

We are surrounded, Philippides!
They will attack us!

It's over, Andromeda.

The third hour has passed.
Miltiades must have been defeated.

I am not afraid of dying
now that I found you again.

Come on with those oars!
Towards land!

We're touching land!

Charge!

- Euros!
- Philippides!