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They had prepared strong defenses against the possibility of future assault.

4 seconds sound clip from the Helen of Troy (1956) movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 00:07:44.193 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- Here was Troy 3000 years ago, a city of destiny so situated that it dominated the Hellespont, today known as the Dardanelles.

- This was the only sea route to and from the east. As a result, Troy grew prosperous, a tempting prize of war for the Greek nations.

- The Trojans had long memories of the time when the Greeks, led by Sparta, had pillaged and burned the city of their fathers.

- They had prepared strong defenses against the possibility of future assault.

- That is why new Troy, their rebuilt city, was guarded by mighty walls, an impregnable shelter for a happy people in love with beauty.

- In the palace square and the busy streets, the industrious citizens were enjoying the works of peace, as though this carefree era would last forever.

- There was Lord Aeneas, nephew of King Priam, on his way to the palace where the future of Troy was being weighed by the royal council.

- And so we've locked out the understanding of nations and we've locked in the poison.

- Trojans jumping at every rumor, pointing fingers at each other.

[...]

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Helen of Troy (1956) Sound Clip

Helen of Troy (1956) Poster

Memorable quotes from the 1956 film Helen of Troy, with sound clips in WAV and MP3 formats.

Actors: Rossana Podestà (Helen of Troy), Jacques Sernas (Paris of Troy), Sir Cedric Hardwicke (Priam), Stanley Baker (Achilles), Niall MacGinnis (Menelaus), Robert Douglas (Agamemnon), Janette Scott (Cassandra), Harry Andrews (Hector of Troy)

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