The 300 Spartans (1962)
-
72% of users liked it
(54,936 ratings)
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… More 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 Pavlides, Rovi
- Directed By
- Rudolph Maté
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Aug 1, 1962 Wide
- Studio
- Twentieth Century Fox
Critic Reviews
-
Robert Roten, Laramie Movie Scope
The battles seem more realistic because they are done essentially like a stage play in real time. This requires real skill and training.
-
Pablo Villaca, Cinema em Cena
Tecnicamente eficiente (especialmente no que diz respeito aos figurinos), o filme dilui sua fascinante base histórica em romances proibidos, diálogos superficiais e batalhas desinteressantes.
-
Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
The poor Spartans, all 300 of them, are in a supercilious film.
See more critic ratings and reviews on Rotten Tomatoes
Fresh (60% or more critics rated the movie positively)
Rotten (59% or fewer critics rated the movie positively)
Featured Audience Ratings
Currently unavailable on Flixster
Also available on
UltraViolet Retailers
Other Retailers
Not Available
Subscription Services
Not Available
Not Available
Cast
-
Richard Egan
as King Leonidas of Sparta
-
Ralph Richardson
as Themistocles of Athens
-
Diane Baker
as Elias
-
Barry Coe
as Phylon
-
David Farrar
as Xerxes
-
Donald Houston
as Hydarnes
-
Anna Synodinou
as Gorgo
-
Kieron Moore
as Ephialtes
-
John Crawford
as Agathon
-
Robert Brown
as Pentheus
-
Laurence Naismith
as First Delegate
-
Anne Wakefield
as Artemisia
-
Charles Fawcett
as Mogistias
-
Michael Nikolinakos
as Myron
-
Sandro Giglio
as Xenathon
-
Dimos Starenios
as Samos
- Milos Milos
-
Ivan Triesault
as Demaratus
