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Last Stand of the 300
“The Legendary Battle at Thermopylae”
6.7 / 10• 2007• 1h 30m•PG• English
DocumentaryHistoryWar
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
JA
Jeffery A. Baker
Spartan
LeadBD
Brian Danner
King Leonidas
OB
Orion Barnes
Themistocles
BJ
Brian James
Narrator (voice)
TD
Tanya Donelly
Additional Narration (voice)
DK
Douglas K. Plamte
Additional Narration (voice)
Nathan Hedrick
Dieneces
DC
David C. Hernandez
King Xerxes
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. David Padrusch's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Last Stand of the 300 is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
