What film loosely based on Homer's "Iliad" included an appearance by James Cosmos?
Troy (film) Troy is a 2004 American epic period war film written by David Benioff and directed by Wolfgang Petersen. The film features an ensemble cast led by Brad Pitt, Eric Bana, and Orlando Bloom. It is loosely based on Homer's "Iliad" in its narration of the entire story of the decade-long Trojan War - condensed into little more than a couple of weeks - rather than just the quarrel between Achilles and Agamemnon in the ninth year. Achilles leads his Myrmidons along with the rest of the Greek army invading the historical city of Troy, defended by Hector's Trojan army. The end of the film (the sack of Troy) is not taken from the "Iliad", but rather from Virgil's "Aeneid" as the "Iliad" concludes with Hector's death and funeral.
John Darrow John Darrow (17 July 1907 - 24 February 1980), born Harry Simpson, was an American actor of the late silent and early talking film eras. Born in Leonia, New Jersey in 1907, Darrow began acting in theater with a stock company, right after graduating high school. Shortly after, he would begin his film career with a featured role in the 1927 silent film, "High School Hero". After several films with featured roles, he was cast as the lead in 1931's "The Lady Refuses", which co-stars Betty Compson and was directed by George Archainbaud. He would spend the next five years in leading man or featured roles, before retiring from acting in 1935. He would appear in five films that year, although four of them were produced in 1934. His final screen appearance would be in a supporting role in "Annapolis Farewell". Although he retired from acting, he did not leave the film industry and instead continued on to become a very successful agent.