Hollywood Tonight presents "300" film synopsis and stills from Warner Brothers Pictures!

  Based on the epic graphic novel by Frank Miller, “300” is a ferocious retelling of the ancient Battle of Thermopylae in which King Leonidas (Gerard Butler) and 300 Spartans fought to the death against Xerxes and his massive Persian army. Facing insurmountable odds, their valor and sacrifice inspire all of Greece to unite against their Persian enemy, drawing a line in the sand for democracy. The film brings Miller’s (Sin City) acclaimed graphic novel to life by combining live action with virtual backgrounds that capture his distinct vision of this ancient historic tale.

  Warner Bros. Pictures presents in association with Legendary Pictures and Virtual Studios, a Mark Canton / Gianni Nunnari Production, “300.” Directed by Zack Snyder (“Dawn of the Dead”), the film stars Gerard Butler (“Phantom of the Opera”), Lena Headey (“The Brothers Grimm”), David Wenham (“The Lord of the Rings” trilogy) and Dominic West (“The Forgotten”). The screenplay is written by Zack Snyder & Kurt Johnstad and Michael B. Gordon, based on the graphic novel by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley.

   “300” is produced by Gianni Nunnari (“The Departed”), Mark Canton (“Land of the Dead”), Bernie Goldmann (“Land of the Dead”) and Jeffrey Silver (“Training Day”) with Deborah Snyder, Frank Miller, Craig J. Flores, Thomas Tull, William Fay and Benjamin Waisbren serving as executive producers. Joining Snyder behind the scenes were director of photography Larry Fong, production designer James Bissell, editor William Hoy, with music by Tyler Bates. 300 will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.