300 Photo Gallery

300 (Snyder, 2006) stars Gerard Butler, Lena Heady, and Rodrigo Santoro in a retelling of the classic Frank Miller story. Originally published through Dark Horse Comics in 1998, 300 chronicles fictional events from the Battle of Thermopylae. Peruse the following gallery of highlights from this action thriller to relive the glory of 300.

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King Of Sparta

King Of Sparta
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Gerard Butler portrays ​Leonidas, the king of Sparta who, along with 300 soldiers, battles to prevent the Persian army from invading all of Greece in Warner Bros. Pictures', Legendary Pictures and Virtual Studios' action drama "300," distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.

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Leonidas' Shelter

Leonidas' Shelter
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Leonidas (Gerard Butler) uses his shield as shelter from the fierce storm that heralds the arrival of the Persian army to Greek shores.

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Theron

Theron
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Theron (Dominic West, center) and a group of councilmen watch the departure of Leonidas and his 300 bodyguards.

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Stelios

Stelios
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Stelios (Michael Fassbender) refuses the Persian emissary's demand to surrender.

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Ephialtes

Ephialtes
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The misshapen Ephialtes (Andrew Tiernan), spirited away from Sparta by his parents before inspection, displays his skill with a spear.

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Gorgo

Gorgo
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Lena Headey portrays Gorgo, the Spartan queen who works to secure support on the home front for her husband and his troops.

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Leonidas' Father

Leonidas' Father
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Leonidas' Father (Tim Connolly) teaches his young son (Eli Snyder) the importance of a Spartan shield.

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Xerxes

Xerxes
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Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro) attempts to ply Leonidas (Gerard Butler) with promises of wealth and power contingent upon the surrender of the Spartan troops.

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Immortals Leader

Immortals Leader
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The leader of the Immortals, Xerxes' elite fighting force, brings his troops to a halt when confronted by an unimaginable obstacle on the battlefield.

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The Uber Immortal

The Uber Immortal
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The Uber Immortal (Robert Maillet) is released from his bonds and unleashed upon the Spartans.

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The Persian Fleet

The Persian Fleet
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The view that greets the Spartans and their allies as they reach the Hot Gates is the vast Persian fleet approaching the Greek coast.

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The Messenger

The Messenger
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The Messenger (Peter Mensah), brandishing the skulls of kings who dared to stand against the might of the Persian empire, arrives in Sparta to deliver Xerxes' message.

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Teenage Leonidas

Teenaged Leonidas
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Teenage Leonidas (Tyler Neitzel) encounters a hungry wolf while surviving alone in the wilderness as part of a Spartan soldier's training.

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The Persian Cavalry

The Persian Cavalry
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The Persian cavalry, astride black stallions, emerges from the dust and smoke of the battlefield.

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Spartan vs Persians

Spartan VS Persians
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As the Spartan phalanx led by Leonidas (Gerard Butler, center) advances, the rear column of attacking Persians falls over the cliff's edge and into the sea below.

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Gorgo's Plea

Gorgo's Plea
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Gorgo (Lena Headey) makes an impassioned plea before the Spartan council in an attempt to save her husband and his troops.

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Gorgo Comforts Pleistarchos

Gorgo Comforts Pleistarchos
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Gorgo (Lena Headey) comforts her son, Pleistarchos (Giovani Antonio Cimmino).

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Wounded Leonidas

Wounded Leonidas
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A wounded Leonidas (Gerard Butler) roars his defiance at the Persian invaders.

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Xerxes The God

Xerxes The God
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Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro), the Persian king who claims to be a god, stands atop his elaborate golden litter.

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Theron's Agenda

Theron's Agenda
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Dominic West portrays Theron, a Spartan politician with a hidden agenda.

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Theron Threatens Gorgo

Theron Threatens Gorgo
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Theron (Dominic West) threatens Gorgo (Lena Headey) when she attempts to secure his support in the Spartan council.

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Persian War Beasts

Persian War Beasts
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The Spartan defenders face a menagerie of war beasts from across the vast Persian empire.

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Stelios Defends

Stelios Defends
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Stelios (Michael Fassbender) crouches behind his shield as shrapnel tears through the air.

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Astinos, Leonidas, and Captain

Astinos, Leonidas, and Captain
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Astinos (Tom Wisdom, third from left), Leonidas (Gerard Butler) and his Captain (Vincent Regan) look toward the distant Persian encampment as a wall of the day's dead rises behind them.

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Leonidas Fights

Leonidas Fights
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Leonidas (Gerard Butler) fights his way through the first wave of Persian infantry.

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Captain, Leonidas, and the Spartans

Captain, Leonidas, and the Spartans
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Captain (Vincent Regan), Leonidas (Gerard Butler) and the Spartans stand ready to halt the advance of the Persian army.

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Sword Meets Whip

Sword Meets Whip
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Spartan sword meets Persian whip as Stelios (Michael Fassbender) leaps over several guards to counter the attack of the Persian emissary (Tyrone Benskin).

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The 300

The 300
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The 300, led by Leonidas (Gerard Butler, center left), meet up with their allies, the Arcadians, led by Daxos (Andrew Pleavin, center right) on the journey to the Hot Gates.

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Leonidas Bids Farewell

Leonidas Bids Farewell
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Leonidas (Gerard Butler) bids farewell to his son Pleistarchos (Giovani Antonio Cimmino) and wife Gorgo (Lena Headey) as the 300 begin their march north.

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Leonidas and Gorgo

Leonidas and Gorgo
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Robbed of sleep by the words of the Oracle, Leonidas (Gerard Butler) seeks the counsel of his wife and queen, Gorgo (Lena Headey).

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The Oracle Girl

The Oracle Girl
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The Oracle Girl (Kelly Craig) slips into a trance and begins the process of interpreting the will of the gods.

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Leonidas Answers

Leonidas Answers
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Leonidas (Gerard Butler) personally delivers his answer to the Persian Messenger (Peter Mensah).

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Leonidas Warns the Persian Messenger

Leonidas Warns The Persian Messenger
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Leonidas (Gerard Butler, center) warns the Persian Messenger (Peter Mensah) to choose his words wisely as Captain (Vincent Regan, left) and Gorgo (Lena Headey) look on.

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The Spartan Baby Inspector

The Spartan Baby Inspector
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The Spartan Baby Inspector (Dennis St. John) standing atop Mt. Taygetos, examines the infant Leonidas for defects amid the remains of those deemed unworthy of becoming a Spartan.

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Xerxes Rage

Xerxes Rage
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Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro) vents his rage at the losses sustained by his army while facing 300 Spartans.

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Cloud of Arrows

Cloud of Arrows
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After repelling the initial Persian attack, the Spartans face thousands of Persian arrows racing through the sky.

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Captain Leonidas and Stelios

Captain Leonidas and Stelios
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Captain (Vincent Regan, third from right), Leonidas (Gerard Butler) and Stelios (Michael Fassbender) take their places at the front of the deadly Spartan phalanx.

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Leonidas' Discovery

Leonidas' Discovery
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Leonidas (Gerard Butler, center left), Daxos (Andrew Pleavin, center right) and their combined forces discover the remains of villagers whose town was sacked by a Persian scouting party.

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Dilios

Dilios
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Dilios (David Wenham) inspires the Spartan troops with tales of honor and victory before battle.

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Frank Miller

Frank Miller
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Frank Miller, the author of the graphic novel 300 and an executive producer on the film, takes a break on the set.

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300 Director Zack Snyder

300 Director ZACK SNYDER
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Director Zack Snyder (center) and Gerard Butler who portrays Leonidas, discuss a scene on the set of 300.

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ZACK SNYDER And LENA HEADEY

Zack Synder and Lena Headey
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Director Zack Snyder (center) blocks a scene with Lena Headey who portrays Gorgo.