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300 (2007)

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Based on Frank Miller's graphic novel, "300" is very loosely based the 480 B.C. Battle of Thermopylae, where the King of Sparta led his army against the advancing Persians; the battle is said to have inspired all of Greece to band together against the Persians, and helped usher in the world's first democracy.

Cast & Crew

Director
Zack Snyder
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    King Leonidas Gerard Butler
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    Gorgo Lena Headey
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    Theron Dominic West
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    Dilios David Wenham
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    Captain Vincent Regan
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    Stelios Michael Fassbender
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    Astinos Tom Wisdom
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    Daxos Andrew Pleavin

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