Movie: 300 (2006)

“In the Battle of Thermopylae of 480 BC an alliance of Greek city-states fought the invading Persian army in the mountain pass of Thermopylae. Vastly outnumbered, the Greeks held back the enemy in one of the most famous last stands of history. Persian King Xerxes lead a Army of well over 100,000 (Persian king Xerxes before war has about 170,000 army) men to Greece and was confronted by 300 Spartans, 700 Thespians and other Slave soldiers. Xerxes waited for 10 days for King Leonidas to surrender or withdraw left with no options he moved. The battle lasted for about 3 days and after which all 300 Spartans were killed. The Spartan defeat was not the one expected, as a local shepherd, named Ephialtes, defected to the Persians and informed Xerxes of a separate path through Thermopylae, which the Persians could use to outflank the Greeks. Written by cyberian2005″

  • Director: Zack Snyder
  • Release Date: 9 March 2007 (USA)
  • Run Time: 117 min
  • Country: USA
  • Genre: Action , Fantasy , War
  • MPAA: Rated R for graphic battle sequences throughout, some sexuality and nudity.

Tagline: Feel the wrath in IMAX

Trivia: The line “Come back with your shield, or on it” was a common phrase said by Spartan women to their sons and husbands. It was common Spartan practice to bear the dead soldiers on their shields. The phrase “Come back with your shield” was a reference to the fact that a soldier who showed cowardice would usually drop his very heavy shield as he ran away in order to escape faster.

Goofs: Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): Before their departure, the captain says there are 300 men “all with born sons to carry on their name.” However a moment later Leonidas points out that Astinos is too young to have even felt the warmth of a woman.

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