The 300 Spartans
Synopsis
The 300 Spartans is an account of the 480 B.C. Battle of Thermopylae, in which the Greek Spartan King Leonidas, played by Richard Egan, led a remarkably small number of Greek Sparta to victory over an invading Persian army led by evil King Xerxes that was thought to number over 25,000. This spectacular conflict gave the Grecians enough time to organize a force to ultimately repel the Persians, and thus change the course of Western civilization.
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The 300 Spartans (1962) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-06-08
Top Cast
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Richard Egan
King Leonidas
Ralph Richardson
Themistocles of Athens
Diane Baker
Ellas
Barry Coe
Phylon
David Farrar
Xerxes
Anne Wakefield
Artemisa
Donald Houston
Hydarnes
Anna Synodinou
Gorgo
Robert Brown
Pentheus
Laurence Naismith
First Delegate
Ivan Triesault
Demaratus
Charles Fawcett
Megistias
Michalis Nikolinakos
Myron
Sandro Giglio
Xenathon
Anna Raftopoulou
Toris
Dimos Starenios
Samos
Yorgos Moutsios
Demophilus of Thespiae
Nikos Papakonstantinou
Grellas
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 11, 2005
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$76.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
56.68x
+$75.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rudolph Maté
- Screenplay & Story
- Gian Paolo Callegari, Remigio Del Grosso
- Original Score
- Manos Hatzidakis
- Original Title
- The 300 Spartans
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Budget
- $1.4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $76.5M
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rudolph Maté
Gian Paolo Callegari, Remigio Del Grosso
Manos Hatzidakis
Geoffrey Unsworth
Department Leadership Roster
Gian Paolo Callegari
Writer
Rudolph Maté
Director
Remigio Del Grosso
Writer
Geoffrey Unsworth
Director of Photography
Manos Hatzidakis
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The 300 Spartans
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What is The 300 Spartans about?
The 300 Spartans is an account of the 480 B.C. Battle of Thermopylae, in which the Greek Spartan King Leonidas, played by Richard Egan, led a remarkably small number of Greek Sparta to victory over an invading Persian army led by evil King Xerxes that was thought to number over 25,000. This spectacular conflict gave the Grecians enough time to organize a force to ultimately repel the Persians, and thus change the course of Western civilization.
Who directed The 300 Spartans?
The 300 Spartans was directed by Rudolph Maté.
Who stars in The 300 Spartans?
The principal cast of The 300 Spartans includes Richard Egan, Ralph Richardson, Diane Baker, Barry Coe, David Farrar.
When was The 300 Spartans released and how long is it?
The 300 Spartans was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
What was the box office and production budget of The 300 Spartans?
The 300 Spartans had a reported production budget of $1.4M and grossed $76.5M at the worldwide box office (56.68 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The 300 Spartans?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The 300 Spartans was composed by Manos Hatzidakis.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The 300 Spartans?
The 300 Spartans holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).