300 is a 2006 film based on the 1998 comic book series of the same name by
Frank Miller and Lynn Varley. Co-written and directed by Zack Snyder, with
Miller serving as executive producer and consultant, the film is a fictionalized
retelling of the Battle of Thermopylae in the Greco-Persian Wars.
The plot revolves around King Leonidas (Gerard Butler), who leads 300 Spartans
into battle against the Persian "God-King" Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro) and his
invading army of more than 300,000 soldiers. As the battle rages, Queen Gorgo
(Lena Headey) attempts to rally support in Sparta for her husband.
The film earned a leading ten nominations at the 34th Saturn Awards, winning two
for Best Action, Adventure, or Thriller Film and Best Director (for Snyder).
A sequel, titled Rise of an Empire, based on Miller's previously unpublished graphic
novel prequel Xerxes, was released on March 7, 2014.
Let's see what kits are defending the home land...
