The plot revolves around King Leonidas (Gerard Butler), who leads 300 Spartans into battle against the Persian "God-King" Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro) and his invading army of more than 300,000 soldiers.

Mar 9, 2007 · 300: Directed by Zack Snyder. With Gerard Butler, Lena Headey, David Wenham, Dominic West. In the ancient battle of Thermopylae, King Leonidas and 300 Spartans fight against …

Jul 26, 2025 · Now, nearly two decades later, Gerard Butler is revealing the harrowing truth behind one of Hollywood’s most iconic roles—how filming 300 nearly broke his body, strained his mind, and …

Apr 19, 2024 · 300, starring Gerard Butler as King Leonidas, is one of the best action movies but how historically accurate is it? Here we go over the real story of Sparta. In 2007 Zack Snyder helmed the …

300 may well feature Gerard Butler’s finest performance. As King Leonidas, Butler brings commanding intensity and conviction, anchoring a film that honors the story, the country, and the...

May 26, 2011 · Gerard Butler stars as Spartan King Leonidas and Lena Headey plays Queen Gorgo. The massive army of the Persian Empire is sweeping across the globe, crushing every force that …

At the Battle of Thermopylae, Leonidas (Gerard Butler), king of the Greek city state of Sparta, leads his badly outnumbered warriors against the massive Persian army. Though certain death awaits the …

300 (2007) is based on Frank Miller's graphic novel of the same name , and loosely based on the events that occured at The Battle of Thermopylae. The film was directed by Zack Snyder and stars Gerard …

Mar 26, 2023 · "300" was released in US theaters on March 9, 2007. The action film starred Gerard Butler, Lena Headey, David Wenham, and Dominic West.

Feb 2, 2026 · “300” opens with the story of King Leonidas (Gerard Butler) as a boy trained in the brutal Spartan way of life. Spartans are conditioned from birth to be warriors, valuing strength, discipline, …