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300 is a 2007 film adaptation of the graphic novel 300 by Frank Miller, and is a fictionalized retelling of the Battle of Thermopylae. The film is directed by Zack Snyder with Frank Miller attached as an executive producer and consultant, and was shot mostly with bluescreen to duplicate the imagery of the original comic book.
Spartan King Leonidas (Gerard Butler) and 300 Spartans fight to the last man against Persian King Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro) and his army of over one million soldiers, while in Sparta, Queen Gorgo (Lena Headey) attempts to rally support for her husband. The story is framed by a voice-over narrative by the Spartan soldier Dilios (David Wenham). Through this narrative technique, various fantastical creatures are introduced, placing 300 within the genre of historical fantasy.
300 was released in both conventional and IMAX theaters in the United States on March 9, 2007, and on DVD, Blu-Ray and HD DVD on July 31, 2007. The film broke box office records, although critics were divided over its look and style. Some acclaimed it as an original achievement, while others criticized it for favoring visuals over characterization and its controversial depiction of the ancient Persians.
Cast:
- Gerard Butler as King Leonidas: King of Sparta
- Lena Headey as Queen Gorgo: Leonidas' wife
- David Wenham as Dilios: Narrator and Spartan soldier
- Dominic West as Theron: A corrupt Spartan politician
- Michael Fassbender as Stelios: Young and spirited Spartan soldier
- Vincent Regan as Captain Artemis: Leonidas' loyal captain and friend
- Rodrigo Santoro as King Xerxes: King of Persia
- Andrew Tiernan as Ephialtes: Deformed Spartan outcast
- Andrew Pleavin as Daxos: Arcadian soldier
- Tom Wisdom as Astinos: Captain Artemis' eldest son
- Giovani Cimmino as Pleistarchos: Leonidas' son
- Stephen McHattie as The Loyalist: A loyal Spartan politician
- Peter Mensah as Persian messenger
- Kelly Craig as Oracle girl
- Tyler Neitzel as Young Leonidas
- Robert Maillet as Über Immortal (Giant)