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Gerard Butler’s Best Action Movies
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300
- Theatrical - Wide 2007-03-09
- Cast Gerard Butler Lena Headey David Wenham Vincent Regan Rodrigo Santoro Dominic West
- Directed by Zack Snyder
- Written by Zack Snyder Michael Gordon Kurt Johnstad
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Based on the epic graphic novel by Frank Miller, 300 is a ferocious retelling of the ancient Battle of Thermopylae in which King Leonidas (Butler) and 300 Spartans fought to the death against Xerxes and his massive Persian army. Facing insurmountable... See more odds, their valor and sacrifice inspire all of Greece to unite against their Persian enemy, drawing a line in the sand for democracy. The film brings Miller’s acclaimed graphic novel to life by combining live action with virtual backgrounds that capture his distinct vision of this ancient historic tale.
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300
Posted 18 years ago
Review Date: Director: Zack Snyder Writer: Zack Snyder, Kurt Johnstad, Michael Gordon Producers: Jeffrey Silver, Bernie Goldmann, Mark Canton Actors: Gerard Butler as Leonidas, Lena Headley as Queen Gorgo, Dominic West as Theron Plot: Loosely based on real life events...
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