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The 300 Spartans (1962)

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A colorful action film about the Battle Of Thermopylae in 480 B.C. in which the Spartans defend themselves for a Persian invasion against overwhelming odds. King Leodinas (Richard Egan) rallies the locals to stop the attack of thousands of plundering Persian invaders led by evil King Xerxes (David Farrar). Sir Ralph Richardson as Themistocles of Athens leads the international cast this the spectacular cinematic conflict that has more emphasis on action rather than historical accuracy. ~ Dan

Unrated, 1 hr. 54 min.

Drama, Action & Adventure

May 20, 2003

Twentieth Century Fox

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The battles seem more realistic because they are done essentially like a stage play in real time. This requires real skill and training.

August 4, 2010 Full Review Source: Laramie Movie Scope | Comment
Laramie Movie Scope

Tecnicamente eficiente (especialmente no que diz respeito aos figurinos), o filme dilui sua fascinante base histórica em romances proibidos, diálogos superficiais e batalhas desinteressantes.

March 29, 2007 Comment
Cinema em Cena

The poor Spartans, all 300 of them, are in a supercilious film.

June 24, 2004 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews | Comment
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strictly cardboard

July 22, 2007
jjnxn
jay nixon

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Never mind the slight slow points and somewhat repetitive battle scenes. This is an original, interesting and entertaining story with very strong characters, fairly good production and directing and surprisinly impressive action sequences. It is a truly underrated and entertaining classic.

November 25, 2010
Cameron W. Johnson
Cameron Johnson

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