The 300 Spartans
The 300 Spartans is an account of the 480 B.C. Battle of Thermopylae, in which the Greek Spartan King Leonidis, played by Richard Egan, led a remarkably small number of Greek Sparta to victory over an invading Persian army led by evil King Xerxes that was thought to number over 25,000. This spectacular conflict gave the Grecians enough time to organize a force to ultimately repel the Persians, and thus change the course of Western civilization.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | Watcha | Google Play Movies |
About The 300 Spartans
The 300 Spartans is a 1962 English-language adventure, history and war film directed by Rudolph Maté. The cast is led by Richard Egan, Ralph Richardson, Diane Baker. It has a runtime of 1h 54m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
The 300 Spartans was produced by 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on August 1, 1962, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $77 million worldwide.
- Director
- Rudolph Maté
- Writers
- Gian Paolo Callegari, Remigio Del Grosso
- Release date
- August 1, 1962
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $1 million
- Box office
- $77 million
- Production
- 20th Century Fox
The 300 Spartans cast & crew
The 300 Spartans was directed by Rudolph Maté and written by Gian Paolo Callegari and Remigio Del Grosso.
The cast features Richard Egan as King Leonidas, Ralph Richardson as Themistocles of Athens, Diane Baker as Ellas, Barry Coe as Phylon, David Farrar as Xerxes, and Anne Wakefield as Artemisa.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Manos Hatzidakis and cinematography is by Geoffrey Unsworth.
Is The 300 Spartans worth watching?
The 300 Spartans holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 149 ratings, a solidly received adventure films.
At 1h 54m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy adventure, history, and war, The 300 Spartans is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The 300 Spartans
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Cast of The 300 Spartans
Richard Egan
King Leonidas
Ralph Richardson
Themistocles of Athens
Diane Baker
Ellas
Barry Coe
Phylon
David Farrar
Xerxes
Anne Wakefield
Artemisa
Donald Houston
Hydarnes
Anna Synodinou
Gorgo
Robert Brown
Pentheus
Laurence Naismith
First Delegate
Ivan Triesault
Demaratus
Charles Fawcett
Megistias
The 300 Spartans — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The 300 Spartans in United States?
The 300 Spartans is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies and YouTube.
▸What language is The 300 Spartans in?
The 300 Spartans is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The 300 Spartans?
The 300 Spartans runs 1 hours 54 minutes (114 minutes).
▸What is The 300 Spartans rated?
The 300 Spartans is rated PG. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 149 ratings.
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