Written by Old Bluffer 2nd Jun 2005

Hector knew he was doomed from the moment he pulled Achilles' helmet from his head after killing him in fair combat and realising that it was actually Patroclus, Achilles cousin and lover.

It is with awe-inspiring courage therefore, that when Achilles appears outside the city, demanding bloodthirsty revenge, that Hector goes forth to meet him. Once there, he gives his onlooking younger brother Paris a lesson on how to die like a man, as he fights superbly and doesn't show fear even when it is obvious he is outclassed.
Achilles' skills are godlike and there is never any doubt as to the final outcome, even though Hector manages to defend against his signature "leaping thrust" attack. What is surprising though is how Achilles' rage at Patroclus' death overshadows his usual sense of honour. Hector's corpse is therefore unceremoniously dragged through the dust away from Troy and it is left to King Priam to shame Achilles into allowing a fitting burial later on in the film.

Memorable quote: "You will wander the underworld blind, deaf, and dumb, and all the dead will know, "This is Hector, the fool who thought he killed Achilles."