300

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In this ferocious retelling of the Battle of Thermopylae based on the epic graphic novel by Sin City creator Frank Miller, King Xerxes of Persia (Rodrigo Santoro -- Lost) amasses an army of hundreds of thousands, drawn from Asia and Africa, to invade and conquer the tiny, divided nation of Greece in 481 B.C. But when the advancing Persian forces enter the treacherous mountain pass of Thermopylae, they encounter Spartan King Leonidas (Gerard Butler -- The Phantom of the Opera) and his royal guard of soldiers numbering just 300. According to legend, their valor and sacrifice inspired all of Greece to unite against the Persian foe, planting the seeds of democracy and ushering in the Golden Age of Greece.With nonstop action and awe-inspiring visual effects, director Zack Snyder creates a breathtaking vision of one of history's most legendary battles ... and an epic tale of sacrifice and heroism. Special Features: - Additional Scenes of the Traitorous Hunchback and Never-Before-Seen Giant Warriors (in High Def) - Frank Miller's Vision Realized on Film (in High Def) - 300 Spartans - Fact Or Fiction? - The Shocking Life of a Spartan Revealed (in High Def) - Who Were The Spartans? - How the Actors Built Their Characters Based on Spartan Customs (in High Def) - Webisodes: Go on Set with the Cast and Crew Commentary by Director Zack Snyder - and More! Only the best buy direct from GRUV