Entertainment TV & Film 300 Photo Gallery Share PINTEREST Email Print TV & Film Movies Best Movie Lists Comedies Science Fiction Movies War Movies Classic Movies Movies For Kids Horror Movies Movie Awards Animated Films TV Shows By Aaron Albert Aaron Albert Aaron Albert, a collector of and an expert on comic books, has studied, taught, and written about the comic book genre for more than 20 years. Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on 02/23/19 300 (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. 01 of 42 King Of Sparta Copyright Warner Bros. Pictures 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. 02 of 42 Leonidas' Shelter Copyright Warner Bros. Pictures Leonidas (Gerard Butler) uses his shield as shelter from the fierce storm that heralds the arrival of the Persian army to Greek shores. 03 of 42 Theron Copyright Warner Bros. Pictures Theron (Dominic West, center) and a group of councilmen watch the departure of Leonidas and his 300 bodyguards. 04 of 42 Stelios Copyright Warner Bros. Pictures Stelios (Michael Fassbender) refuses the Persian emissary's demand to surrender. 05 of 42 Ephialtes Copyright Warner Bros. Pictures The misshapen Ephialtes (Andrew Tiernan), spirited away from Sparta by his parents before inspection, displays his skill with a spear. 06 of 42 Gorgo Copyright Warner Bros. Pictures Lena Headey portrays Gorgo, the Spartan queen who works to secure support on the home front for her husband and his troops. 07 of 42 Leonidas' Father Copyright Warner Bros. Pictures Leonidas' Father (Tim Connolly) teaches his young son (Eli Snyder) the importance of a Spartan shield. 08 of 42 Xerxes Copyright Warner Bros. Pictures Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro) attempts to ply Leonidas (Gerard Butler) with promises of wealth and power contingent upon the surrender of the Spartan troops. 09 of 42 Immortals Leader Copyright Warner Bros. Pictures The leader of the Immortals, Xerxes' elite fighting force, brings his troops to a halt when confronted by an unimaginable obstacle on the battlefield. 10 of 42 The Uber Immortal Copyright Warner Bros. Pictures The Uber Immortal (Robert Maillet) is released from his bonds and unleashed upon the Spartans. 11 of 42 The Persian Fleet Copyright Warner Bros. Pictures The view that greets the Spartans and their allies as they reach the Hot Gates is the vast Persian fleet approaching the Greek coast. 12 of 42 The Messenger Copyright Warner Bros. Pictures 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. 13 of 42 Teenage Leonidas Copyright Warner Bros. Pictures Teenage Leonidas (Tyler Neitzel) encounters a hungry wolf while surviving alone in the wilderness as part of a Spartan soldier's training. 14 of 42 The Persian Cavalry Copyright Warner Bros. Pictures The Persian cavalry, astride black stallions, emerges from the dust and smoke of the battlefield. 15 of 42 Spartan vs Persians Copyright Warner Bros. Pictures 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. 16 of 42 Gorgo's Plea Copyright Warner Bros. Pictures Gorgo (Lena Headey) makes an impassioned plea before the Spartan council in an attempt to save her husband and his troops. 17 of 42 Gorgo Comforts Pleistarchos Copyright Warner Bros. Pictures Gorgo (Lena Headey) comforts her son, Pleistarchos (Giovani Antonio Cimmino). 18 of 42 Wounded Leonidas Copyright Warner Bros. Pictures A wounded Leonidas (Gerard Butler) roars his defiance at the Persian invaders. 19 of 42 Xerxes The God Copyright Warner Bros. Pictures Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro), the Persian king who claims to be a god, stands atop his elaborate golden litter. 20 of 42 Theron's Agenda Copyright Warner Bros. Pictures Dominic West portrays Theron, a Spartan politician with a hidden agenda. 21 of 42 Theron Threatens Gorgo Copyright Warner Bros. Pictures Theron (Dominic West) threatens Gorgo (Lena Headey) when she attempts to secure his support in the Spartan council. 22 of 42 Persian War Beasts Copyright Warner Bros. Pictures The Spartan defenders face a menagerie of war beasts from across the vast Persian empire. 23 of 42 Stelios Defends Copyright Warner Bros. Pictures Stelios (Michael Fassbender) crouches behind his shield as shrapnel tears through the air. 24 of 42 Astinos, Leonidas, and Captain Copyright Warner Bros. Pictures 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. 25 of 42 Leonidas Fights Copyright Warner Bros. Pictures Leonidas (Gerard Butler) fights his way through the first wave of Persian infantry. 26 of 42 Captain, Leonidas, and the Spartans Copyright Warner Bros. Pictures Captain (Vincent Regan), Leonidas (Gerard Butler) and the Spartans stand ready to halt the advance of the Persian army. 27 of 42 Sword Meets Whip Copyright Warner Bros. Pictures Spartan sword meets Persian whip as Stelios (Michael Fassbender) leaps over several guards to counter the attack of the Persian emissary (Tyrone Benskin). 28 of 42 The 300 Copyright Warner Bros. Pictures 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. 29 of 42 Leonidas Bids Farewell Copyright Warner Bros. Pictures Leonidas (Gerard Butler) bids farewell to his son Pleistarchos (Giovani Antonio Cimmino) and wife Gorgo (Lena Headey) as the 300 begin their march north. 30 of 42 Leonidas and Gorgo Copyright Warner Bros. Pictures Robbed of sleep by the words of the Oracle, Leonidas (Gerard Butler) seeks the counsel of his wife and queen, Gorgo (Lena Headey). 31 of 42 The Oracle Girl Copyright Warner Bros. Pictures The Oracle Girl (Kelly Craig) slips into a trance and begins the process of interpreting the will of the gods. 32 of 42 Leonidas Answers Copyright Warner Bros. Pictures Leonidas (Gerard Butler) personally delivers his answer to the Persian Messenger (Peter Mensah). 33 of 42 Leonidas Warns the Persian Messenger Copyright Warner Bros. Pictures 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. 34 of 42 The Spartan Baby Inspector Copyright Warner Bros. Pictures 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. 35 of 42 Xerxes Rage Copyright Warner Bros. Pictures Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro) vents his rage at the losses sustained by his army while facing 300 Spartans. 36 of 42 Cloud of Arrows Copyright Warner Bros. Pictures After repelling the initial Persian attack, the Spartans face thousands of Persian arrows racing through the sky. 37 of 42 Captain Leonidas and Stelios Copyright Warner Bros. Pictures Captain (Vincent Regan, third from right), Leonidas (Gerard Butler) and Stelios (Michael Fassbender) take their places at the front of the deadly Spartan phalanx. 38 of 42 Leonidas' Discovery Copyright Warner Bros. Pictures 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. 39 of 42 Dilios Copyright Warner Bros. Pictures Dilios (David Wenham) inspires the Spartan troops with tales of honor and victory before battle. 40 of 42 Frank Miller Copyright Warner Bros. Pictures Frank Miller, the author of the graphic novel 300 and an executive producer on the film, takes a break on the set. 41 of 42 300 Director Zack Snyder Copyright Warner Bros. Pictures Director Zack Snyder (center) and Gerard Butler who portrays Leonidas, discuss a scene on the set of 300. 42 of 42 ZACK SNYDER And LENA HEADEY Copyright Warner Bros. Pictures Director Zack Snyder (center) blocks a scene with Lena Headey who portrays Gorgo.