Last Stand of the 300

Last Stand of the 300

The Legendary Battle at Thermopylae

PG 2007 · 90 min · ★ 6.7 · Documentary, History, War

This is the true and astounding saga of the Spartans at Thermopylae. It is among the greatest tales of war ever recounted. All the glory and grit of these warriors' last stand is captured in this exceptional documentary. It is almost impossible to understand how 300 Spartans managed to hold off the million-man Persian army for even a moment, much less seven days. To a man they paid with their lives but their stunning Last Stand assured that their sacrifice would resonate throughout history. Transporting dramatizations and incisive graphics put you in the heat of the battle and show the lay of the land. The complications and strategies of the conflict are revealed through careful analysis, and critical moments are reconstructed to show exactly what happened. Discover what the Spartans were fighting for, what made them capable of such heroics and what drove them to such sacrifice.

Directed by David Padrusch · Written by David Padrusch

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Jeffery A. Baker Spartan
Brian Danner King Leonidas
Orion Barnes Themistocles
Brian James Narrator (voice)
Tanya Donelly Additional Narration (voice)
Douglas K. Plamte Additional Narration (voice)
Nathan Hedrick Dieneces
David C. Hernandez King Xerxes
Douglas K. Stuart Persian Advisor
Erin Beinenfeld Leonidas' Mother
Phil Brown Spartan Ephor
Leena Huff Dieneces' Mother

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