'Troy' and 'Troy' Again! Trivia Quiz

Answer: Hector

This was part of Hector's speech to the Trojans before the battle with the Greeks. This speech was after Paris had forfeited the one-to-one battle with Menelaus, and also after Hector had defended Paris by killing Menelaus.

Answer: Hurricane

The crew had filmed most of the movie and only had the last scene, the fight between Hector and Achilles, to complete. Unfortunately, a huge hurricane destroyed most of the set, so the scene had to be delayed for about 5 months while it was rebuilt.

Answer: Achilles tendon

This happened before the fight between Hector and Achilles was filmed. Brad had to rest for 5 months before filming again. It's a bit ironic, isn't it?

Answer: Adoni Maropis

Adoni Maropis is seen alongside Agamemnon at the meeting of the two armies, at the beginning of the movie. If you are not sure who I am talking about watch 'Hidalgo'. He starred as Sakr, and worked alongside Viggo Mortensen.
Brendan Gleeson plays Menelaus, Ken Bones plays Hippasus, and Manuel Cauchi plays the Spartan fisherman who tells Menelaus who took Helen away.

Answer: 9

Achilles wanted to fight Hector because he accidentally killed Achilles' cousin. The fight ended with Hector being killed and Achilles dragging his corpse along the sand back to the Greek camp.

Answer: Aishwarya Rai

Aishwarya Rai turned down the role because she refused to do any kissing or nude scenes with Paris/Orlando Bloom. Aishwarya Rai is the main actress in the 2004 film 'Bride and Prejudice'.

Answer: early, day, princes

Achilles said this to his men after he let Hector walk away, after they had conquered the Trojan beach. Achilles sliced off the head of the statue Apollo. This was very offensive to the Trojans, because Apollo was the god that they trusted. Hector wanted to kill Achilles, but he was too good and let Hector walk away alive.

Answer: lions

Achilles said this to his soldiers just before his boat landed on the beach of Troy, when he was telling his men that they could defeat anyone who fought back. He then carries on his short speech - "Do you know what's there, waiting, beyond that beach? Immortality! Take it, it's yours!". That is my favourite quote in the movie.

Answer: Brian Cox

Agamemnon is Menelaus' brother. Menelaus is the husband of Helen, who was taken away by Paris. Menelaus wanted revenge on the Trojans and asked Agamemnon for help in defeating the mighty Trojans. Brian Cox has also starred in 'Braveheart' and 'X-Men 2'.

Answer: The Fountain

Brad Pitt left 'The Fountain' and left them with no leading actor. Director Wolfgang Peterson left the proposed film 'Batman Vs Superman' and directed 'Troy' instead.