Throughout time, men have waged war. Some for power, some for glory, some for honor – and some for love.

In ancient Greece, the passion of two of literature’s most notorious lovers, Paris, Prince of Troy (Orlando Bloom) and Helen (Diane Kruger), Queen of Sparta, ignites a war that will devastate a civilization. When Paris spirits Helen away from her husband, King Menelaus (Brendan Gleeson), it is an insult that cannot be suffered. Familial pride dictates that an affront to Menelaus is an affront to his brother Agamemnon (Brian Cox), powerful King of the Mycenaeans, who soon unites all the massive tribes of Greece to steal Helen back from Troy in defense of his brother’s honor.

In truth, Agamemnon’s pursuit of honor is corrupted by his overwhelming greed – he needs to conquer Troy to seize control of the Aegean, thus ensuring the supremacy of his already vast empire. The walled city, under the leadership of King Priam (Peter O’Toole) and defended by mighty Prince Hector (Eric Bana), is a citadel that no army has ever been able to breach. One man alone stands as the key to victory or defeat over Troy – Achilles (Brad Pitt), believed to be the greatest warrior alive. Arrogant, rebellious and seemingly invincible, Achilles has allegiance to nothing and no one, save his own glory. It is his insatiable hunger for eternal renown that leads him to attack the gates of Troy under Agamemnon’s banner – but it will be love that ultimately decides his fate.

Two worlds will go to war for honor and power. Thousands will fall in pursuit of glory. And for love, a nation will burn to the ground.

Directed by
Wolfgang Petersen

Cast
Brad Pitt - Achilles
Eric Bana - Prince Hector of Troy
Orlando Bloom - Prince Paris of Troy
Rose Byrne - Briseis
Peter O'Toole - King Priam of Troy
Diane Kruger - Helen of Troy
Sean Bean - Odysseus
Brian Cox - Agamemnon
Julie Christie - Thetis
Saffron Burrows - Andromache
Garrett Hedlund - Patroclus
Brendan Gleeson - Menelaus
John Shrapnel - Nestor
Nathan Jones - Boagrius
James Cosmo - Glaucus
Julian Glover - Triopas
Vincent Regan - Eudorus
Trevor Eve - Velior
Tyler Mane - Ajax

Production Co.
Plan B
Radiant Productions
Village Roadshow Pictures Entertainment

Produced by
Wolfgang Petersen
Colin Wilson
Diana Rathbun

Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures, Inc.

Writer
Homer
David Benioff

Music
James Horner