Last Stand of the 300
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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.
Status: Released
Released Date: 2007-05-27
Runtime: 90 mins
Director: David Padrusch
Writer: David Padrusch, Matt Koed, Sara Padrusch
Spoken language: English
Genres: Documentary, History, War
Original title: Last Stand of the 300
Production Companies: Limulus Productions, Inc.
Production Countries: United States of America
Cast
Jeffery A. Baker
Brian Danner
Orion Barnes
Brian James
Tanya Donelly
Douglas K. Plamte
Nathan Hedrick
David C. Hernandez
Douglas K. Stuart
Erin Beinenfeld
Phil Brown
Leena Huff
Liam Jones
TJ Cencula
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