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Favorite thing: When a boy I admired a movie called "The 300 Spartans" which was released in 1962 and told the same story as Frank Miller's recent "300". The old movie was campy and ridiculous in only the way that '50s and '60s historical epics can be.
Could I dream in far 60th that I would see the place of the battle with my own eyes?
You may watch a 1 min 43 sec video 300 Spoof Trailer - The 300 Spartans. This is the reconstruction of the recent "300" trailer using shots and dialogue from the old 1962 movie
The 300 Spartans Trailer with music out of Modern Film
Trailer for a Modern 300 Spartans Movie by Warner Bros. It's based on Frank Miller's graphic novel "300" which itself was a ferocious retelling of the Battle of Thermopylae.
Trailer for a Modern 300 Spartans Movie.
Another version in 8 min 06 sec Video 300 Spartans .
Updated Jun 1, 2008
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Favorite thing: In the Battle of Thermopylae, which occurred in 480 BC, an alliance of Greek city-states fought the invading Persian Empire at the pass of Thermopylae. Vastly outnumbered, the Greeks held back the Persians for three days in one of history's most famous last stands. A small force led by King Leonidas I of Sparta blocked the only road through which the massive army of Xerxes I of Persia could pass.
An historical documentary film from History Channel about the Spartans and the legendary Battle of Thermopylae. The film is divided in 3 videos: 9 min 18 sec, 4 min 52 sec, 6 min 31 sec
Battle of Thermopylae Part I
Battle of Thermopylae Part II
Battle of Thermopylae Part III
The movie "300" adapted from Frank Miller's graphic novel is wickedly good entertainment, but for those who would like to get the historical facts about the Spartans last stand at the Battle of Thermopylae, this History Channel documentary is a better option.
The film is divided in 3 videos: 8 min 40 sec, 8 min 14 sec, 5 min 45 sec.
300 Spartans Part I
300 Spartans Part II
300 Spartans Part III
You may watch several pics from the film which I was watching while our bus approached to Thermopylae.
Updated Jun 1, 2008
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