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Features: DVD, Widescreen, Aspect Ratio 2.35:1, Dolby Digital Stereo, English, Spanish Subtitled
Based on actual events occurring in 480 B.C. Greece. This scintillating drama stars Richard Eganias the Greek soldier Leonidas, who led 300 Spartan soldiers against an overwhelming Persian army in the Battle of Thermopylae.Unable to recruit the soldiers he needs to defend a critical Greek mountain pass against Persia's King Xerxes, Leonidas nonetheless prepares for battle. When warned that the number of arrows his tiny army will face "will blot out the sun", Leonidas replies that his army will "fight in the shade." With it's superb cinematography, realism and musical score, this story of courage and self-sacrifice is inspired filmmaking at it's best.
Editor's Note
Released just a few years before a similar British film, ZULU, this 1962 English gladiator film depicts the tiny army of Sparta and their efforts to stave off an attack by Persian forces which greatly outnumbered the Spartans. Led by King Leonidis (Richard Egan), the Spartans army consisted primarily of a security force who guarded the palace. This rousing gladiator epic boasts an incredible cast including Diane Baker, Ralph Richardson, and Kieron Moore.
| Features | 3 TV Spots | | A Seamlessly Branched Final Scene | | Fox Flix: Cleopatra, Demetrius and The Gladiators, The Robe | | Spanish Trailer | | Theatrical Trailer |
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Release Information
| | Studio: Foxvideo |
| Release Date: 6/6/2006 |
| Running Time: 102 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1962 | | Catalog ID: 2221555 | | UPC: 00024543115557 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English [CC], English, Spanish Dubbed | | Available Subtitles: English, Spanish | | Video: Color |
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| | Professional Reviews | Entertainment Weekly
"[D]irector Rudy Mate gets points for casting Sir Ralph Richardson as voice of democracy Themistocles..." 05/28/2004 p.108 |
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| Customer Reviews | ![]() | | Cinematography |  4 | | Plot |  3.5 | | Acting | 3.5 | | Overall Satisfaction | 4 |
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4 of 5 Fun to watch Friday, August 10, 2007
A Viewer from Venice, Calif.
Fun to watch these old versions of new movies. This one is still good. Was this review helpful?  
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4 of 5 Entertaining Wednesday, October 25, 2006
Yahal Yadah from USA
300 Spartans is entertaining, especially if you like old, classic movies. It contains politics, a romance, and a few interesting battle tactics. While it does contain elements of actual history, the producers did take a few liberties. Was this review helpful?
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