Troy is a 2004 epic historical action film directed by Wolfgang Petersen and written by David Benioff. Produced by units in Malta, Mexico and Britain's Shepperton Studios, the film features an ensemble cast led by BradPitt, EricBana, Sean Bean, Diane Kruger, Brian Cox, Brendan Gleeson... BradPitt (Actor), EricBana (Actor), Wolfgang Petersen (Director) & 0 more RatedProduct Description. Troy Director's Cut (BD). BradPitt picks up a sword and brings a muscular, brooding presence to the role of Greek warrior Achilles in this spectacular retelling of The Iliad. In Troy (2004), BradPitt and EricBana did not use stunt doubles for their epic duel. They made a gentleman's agreement to pay for every accidental hit. $50 for each light hit, $100 for each hard blow. Pitt ended up paying Bana $750. BradPitt & EricBana Struck A Gentleman’s Wager in Troy.Now, coming back to Petersen’s film, while Pitt’s Achilles won the combat in the film, Bana emerged victorious behind the cameras. Troy (2004). The epic duel betweenEricBana’s Hector and BradPitt’s Achilles. Troy DVD BradPittEricBana Orlando Bloom.Troy is an excellent film, the legend told in great form -- all the characters and sets, direction and scenes were well rendered. This is a great film for history buffs, or at least those who cherish the legend. The best example is the epic movie Troy, starring BradPitt, EricBana, Peter O’Toole and Orlando Bloom. The film is based on the classic The Iliad, written by the poet Homer. Screenwriter David Benioff focused on Agamemnon, Achilles and Hector’s the confrontation. BradPitt & EricBana. Visual Effects Society Awards. 2005. Troy stars BradPitt (Bullet Train, Mr & Mrs S...Achara and Steph watch Wolfgang Petersen's epic Troy, an adaptation of Homer's Illiad for the very first time. Actors: BradPitt, EricBana, Orlando Bloom, Diane Kruger, Brian Cox. Released: 2004. Directed by: Wolfgang Petersen. from the movie "Troy" The fight between Achilles (BradPitt) and Hector (EricBana). Cast: BradPitt, EricBana, Orlando Bloom.Troy features plenty of talent on both sides of the camera, but with a couple of exceptions (EricBana as a pensive Hector, Brian Cox's scenery-chewing Agamemnon), everyone seems to be performing at their worst. Brad is worth the ticket price alone and others turned in creditable performances, particularly EricBana as an upright family man who just happens to be the prince of a warlike city-state, and Sean Bean as Odysseus the Ironic. Take, for instance, the scene where BradPitt’s Achilles calls Agamemnon a “sack of wine.” This line is indeed lifted straight from ‘The Iliad,’ but the context in which it is used is completely different. With BradPitt, EricBana, Orlando Bloom, Julian Glover. An adaptation of Homer's great epic, the film follows the assault on Troy by the united Greek forces.