300
(DVD)

Based on the graphic novel by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley.

Special features: Commentary by Director Zack Snyder, screenwriter Kurt Johnstad and Director of photography Larry Fong.

Music by Tyler Bates ; edited by William Hoy ; production designer: James Bissell ; director of photography: Larry Fong ; executive producers: Deborah Snyder, Frank Miller, Craig J. Flores, Thomas Tull, William Fay, Benjamin Waidbren.

Gerard Butler, Lena Headey, Dominic West, David Wenham.

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 men to Greece and was confronted by 300 Spartans, 700 Thespians and other Slave soldiers. Xerxes waited many days for King Leonidas to surrender or withdraw. When the Greeks did not leave, Xerxes was left with no option and he moved forward. The battle lasted for about 3 days and after which all 300 Spartans were killed. The Spartan defeat would not have happened if not for a local shepherd, named Ephialtes, who defected to the Persians and informed Xerxes of a separate path through Thermopylae, which the Persians could use to outflank the Greeks.

Canadian Home Video rating: 18A for violence and gory scenes.

OFRB: 18A.

For private home use only.

In English, French or Spanish with optional English, French or Spanish subtitles.