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The 300 Spartans

Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0024543115557
Format: Anamorphic, Color, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC
Label: 20th Century Fox
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: 20th Century Fox
Region Code: 1
Release Date: May 11, 2004
Running Time: 108 minutes
Sales Rank: 9874
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Theatrical Release Date: 1962-08

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Editorial Review:

Amazon.com:
The futile yet inspiring stand of 300 Greek soldiers against the hugest army ever assembled in the ancient world inspired this typical example of Hollywood epic movie-making. King Leonidas of Sparta (Richard Egan, Demetrius and the Gladiators), prevented by political squabbling from sending his entire army to defend the narrow pass of Thermopylae, sets out with his personal bodyguard to fight off the ambitious Persian king, Xerxes. Along the way are a pair of young lovers, scantily clad dancing girls, and treachery though a secret mountain path. The 300 Spartans, made in 1961, has an overstated cold war subtext--there's much talk of freedom vs. slavery--and there are a few too many shots of armored men marching through the Greek countryside, but the historical conflict has a fundamentally stirring quality. Also featuring Sir Ralph Richardson (Dr. Zhivago, Dragonslayer) as a wily Athenian politician. --Bret Fetzer




Rating: - The 300 Spartans
This version of the Spartan stand at Thermopalyae is historically more accurate than 300 which came ... Read More

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Rating: - Good Sword and Sandals Fun!
I enjoyed this movie and have watched it several times. Quite a bit of the dialogue is lifted directly ... Read More

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Rating: - A classic for collectors
Meet Spartan King Leonidas, and his brave 300 warriors, shoot in Greece, with beautiful landscapes, nothing ... Read More

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Rating: - Greece
A good movie, worth the price. Better if you are an ancient history major but most everyone should enjoy it.

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Rating: - 300 Spartans . . . and hardly one will be missed
Given the quality of the main cast, the number of extras engaged, and the storyline, it's hard to see how this ... Read More

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