Troy (2004) is an epic historical war film directed by Wolfgang Petersen and written by David Benioff. Loosely based on Homer's Iliad, the film chronicles the events leading up to and including the Trojan War. The story begins with Trojan prince Paris (Orlando Bloom) visiting Sparta, where he falls in love with Queen Helen (Diane Kruger). Their affair leads to Helen's abduction, prompting her husband, King Menelaus (Brendan Gleeson), to seek the aid of his brother, King Agamemnon (Brian Cox), to wage war against Troy. The Greek forces, led by Agamemnon and the legendary warrior Achilles (Brad Pitt), lay siege to the fortified city of Troy, resulting in a decade-long conflict marked by intense battles and personal vendettas. The film explores themes of honor, love, betrayal, and the tragic consequences of war.

đŸ“Ŋī¸ Film Details

  • Title: Troy
  • Director: Wolfgang Petersen
  • Screenwriter: David Benioff
  • Producers: Wolfgang Petersen, Diana Rathbun, Colin Wilson
  • Starring: Brad Pitt, Eric Bana, Orlando Bloom, Diane Kruger, Brian Cox, Sean Bean, Brendan Gleeson, Peter O'Toole
  • Music: James Horner
  • Cinematography: Roger Pratt
  • Editing: Peter Honess
  • Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures, Radiant Productions, Plan B Entertainment, Helena Productions, Latina Pictures, Nimar Studios
  • Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
  • Runtime: 163 minutes (theatrical), 196 minutes (director's cut)
  • Country: United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Malta, Greece
  • Language: English
  • Budget: $175–185 million
  • Box Office Gross: $497.4 million
  • Release Date: May 14, 2004
  • IMDb: Troy (2004)
  • Rotten Tomatoes: Troy