Directed by:
Zack SnyderCinematography:
Larry FongComposer:
Tyler BatesCast:
Gerard Butler, Lena Headey, David Wenham, Dominic West, Vincent Regan, Rodrigo Santoro, Andrew Tiernan, Isabelle Champeau, Michael Fassbender, Peter Mensah (more)VOD (5)
Plots(1)
In this ferocious retelling of the Battle of Thermopylae based on the epic graphic novel by creator Frank Miller, King Xerxes of Persia (Rodrigo Santoro) 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) 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. (Warner Bros. Home Entertainment)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
The Saturn Awards
- 2010 - Best DVD Special Edition Release
- 2008 - Best Action/Adventure Film
- 2008 - Zack Snyder (Best Director)
- 2008 - Kurt Johnstad, Michael B. Gordon, Zack Snyder (Best Writing)
- 2008 - Gerard Butler (Best Actor)
- 2008 - David Wenham (Best Supporting Actor)
- 2008 - Lena Headey (Best Supporting Actress)
- 2008 - Tyler Bates (Best Music)
- 2008 - Michael Wilkinson (Best Costumes)
- 2008 - Mark Rappaport, Scott Wheeler, Shaun Smith (Best Make-Up)
- 2008 - Chris Watts, Daniel Leduc, Derek Wentworth, Grant Freckelton (Best Special / Visual Effects)