Title 300 Overview Based on Frank Miller's graphic novel, 300 is very loosely based the 480 B.C. Battle of Thermopylae, where the King of Sparta led his army against the advancing Persians; the battle is said to have inspired all of Greece to band together against the Persians, and helped usher in the world's first democracy. Tagline Spartans, prepare for glory! Genres Action, Adventure, War Keywords evisceration, javelin, shield, army, fall from height, ancient world, s.a.t., minions Production Companies Virtual Studios, Legendary Pictures, Hollywood Gang Productions, Atmosphere Entertainment MM, Warner Bros., Nimar Studios, Cruel and Unusual Films Production Countries United States of America Spoken Languages English Original Language en Runtime minutes 117 Release Year 2006
Worldwide box office revenue: approximately 423 million USD