The intention of the movie "300," directed by Zack Snyder, was to dramatize the ancient Battle of Thermopylae, where a small Greek force, led by King Leonidas of Sparta, fought against the vast Persian army. The film aimed to celebrate themes of bravery, honor, and sacrifice in the face of overwhelming odds, while also showcasing the stark contrast between the disciplined, noble Spartans and the perceived tyranny of the Persian forces. Additionally, the stylized visuals and action sequences were designed to provide a captivating cinematic experience, drawing on Frank Miller's graphic novel for inspiration.
The Persians were not portrayed in the same heroic light that the Greeks were .
The Greeks fought against the Persians in the movie 300 starring Gerard Butler
The movie 300 is based on the Battle of Thermopylae, an actual battle that took place in ancient Greece. The war was between The Greeks and the Persians. There really were 300 Spartans, but there was also about 10,000 other Greek soldiers, so the Spartans were not alone. The Greeks lost the Battle of Thermopylae, but the Spartans fought bravely and more valiantly than the rest with their superior phalanx military strategy.
The intention was to make a movie, not make money.
There are approximately 30 minutes of fighting in the movie 300.
Persians.
The Persians were not portrayed in the same heroic light that the Greeks were .
The Greeks fought against the Persians in the movie 300 starring Gerard Butler
they fought the persians
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They fought the Persians and soldiers from provinces of the Persian Empire, including the Ten Thousand Immortals, but the film is a highly fictionalized version of the event.
The Pass of Thermopylae.
they fight the Persians...
Persians.
The battle was against Persians and all 300 member of the Spartans died fighting. Also, the geographic location may be the same but the remainder was embellished for cinematic effect.
About half a million.
180,000 Persians won. This took place in the battle of Thermopylae. Leonidas and his army of 6,000 to 7,000 Spartans but were delayed by the Persians when a Greek traitor showed the Persians how to attack from both sides. Leonidas commanded all of his soldiers to escape except for 300 Spartans.