300

Overview

A story very loosely based the 480 B.C. Battle of Thermopylae, where the King of Sparta led his army against the advancing Persians.

Fun facts

Awards
Won 3 awards, including the Saturn Awards for Best Director and Best Action or Adventure Film (2007 and 2008)
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Box office
Grossed $456M worldwide, about 7.0 times its $65M budget
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Based on
Based on the comic 300
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Filming locations
Filmed in Bulgaria, Los Angeles and Montreal
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Setting
Set in Thermopylae, Sparta and Ancient Greece
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Sequels
Followed by 300: Rise of an Empire
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Collection
Part of 300 Collection
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Music
Music by Tyler Bates
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