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Movie

300(2007)

ActionAdventureWar
Directed by Zack Snyder
Runtime 116 min
Written by Kurt Johnstad, Zack Snyder, Michael B. Gordon
IMDb7.2/10

Synopsis

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

Gerard ButlerLena HeadeyDominic WestDavid WenhamVincent ReganMichael FassbenderTom WisdomAndrew Pleavin

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