1 00:01:09,339 --> 00:01:11,945 When the boy was born 2 00:01:12,759 --> 00:01:14,905 like all Spartans, he was inspected. 3 00:01:16,640 --> 00:01:21,327 If he'd been small or puny or sickly or misshapen... 4 00:01:21,434 --> 00:01:23,831 he would have been discarded. 5 00:01:30,905 --> 00:01:36,674 From the time he could stand, he was baptized in the tire of combat. 6 00:01:58,639 --> 00:02:02,368 Taught never to retreat, never to surrender. 7 00:02:02,478 --> 00:02:07,413 Taught that death on the battlefield in service to Sparta... 8 00:02:07,565 --> 00:02:10,918 ...was the greatest glory he could achieve in his life 9 00:02:25,999 --> 00:02:30,606 At age 7, as is customary in Sparta 10 00:02:30,715 --> 00:02:35,942 ...the boy was taken from his mother and plunged into a world of violence. 11 00:02:36,678 --> 00:02:41,282 Manufactured by 300 years of Spartan warrior society... 12 00:02:42,267 --> 00:02:46,621 .to create the finest soldiers the world has ever known. 13 00:02:46,729 --> 00:02:51,375 The agoge, as it's called, forces the boy to fight. 14 00:02:51,483 --> 00:02:55,173 Starves them, forces them to steal. 15 00:02:55,278 --> 00:02:59,719 and if necessary, to kill. 16 00:03:00,701 --> 00:03:03,764 By rod and lash the boy was punished. 17 00:03:03,870 --> 00:03:07,267 taught to show no pain, no mercy. 18 00:03:08,875 --> 00:03:12,439 Constantly tested, tossed into the wild. 19 00:03:12,547 --> 00:03:17,944 Left to pit his wits and will against nature's fury. 20 00:03:18,217 --> 00:03:20,490 It was his initiation 21 00:03:20,594 --> 00:03:23,242 his time in the wild. 22 00:03:23,351 --> 00:03:27,911 for he would retum to his people a Spartan... 23 00:03:28,18 --> 00:03:30,208 or not at all. 24 00:03:52,460 --> 00:03:55,399 The wolf begins to circle the boy. 25 00:03:55,504 --> 00:03:57,986 Claws of black steel. 26 00:03:58,90 --> 00:04:00,405 fur as dark night. 27 00:04:00,843 --> 00:04:02,240 Eyes glowing red. 28 00:04:02,345 --> 00:04:06,327 .jewels from the pit of hell itself 29 00:04:15,24 --> 00:04:19,90 The giant wolf sniffing 30 00:04:19,196 --> 00:04:22,343 savoring the scent of the meal to come 31 00:04:46,431 --> 00:04:48,36 lt's not fear that grips him 32 00:04:48,558 --> 00:04:51,789 only a heightened sense of things 33 00:04:52,61 --> 00:04:55,501 The cold air in his lungs 34 00:04:55,985 --> 00:04:59,378 Windswept pines moving against the coming night. 35 00:05:07,326 --> 00:05:09,807 His hands are steady. 36 00:05:09,911 --> 00:05:12,227 His form 37 00:05:12,331 --> 00:05:14,521 perfect. 38 00:05:40,235 --> 00:05:43,48 And so the boy, given up for dead. 39 00:05:43,156 --> 00:05:47,927 ...retums to his people, to sacred Sparta, a king! 40 00:05:48,325 --> 00:05:52,99 Gur king, Leonidas! 41 00:05:57,963 --> 00:06:01,773 It's been more than 30 years since the wolf and the winter cold 42 00:06:03,133 --> 00:06:07,489 And now, as then, a beast approaches 43 00:06:07,597 --> 00:06:12,618 Patient and confident, savoring the meal to come 44 00:06:13,186 --> 00:06:16,539 But this beast is made of men and horses 45 00:06:16,645 --> 00:06:19,502 swords and spears 46 00:06:19,653 --> 00:06:24,670 An army of slaves, vast beyond imagining ready to devour tiny Greece. 47 00:06:24,948 --> 00:06:29,801 Ready to snuff out the world's one hope for reason and justice 48 00:06:32,453 --> 00:06:35,310 A beast approaches 49 00:06:38,3 --> 00:06:43,606 and it was King Leonidas himself who provoked it. 50 00:07:54,159 --> 00:07:56,58 That's it 51 00:07:56,331 --> 00:08:01,267 Now, the more you sweat here the less you'll bleed in battle. 52 00:08:02,418 --> 00:08:04,941 My father taught me 53 00:08:05,46 --> 00:08:07,568 that fear is always a constant 54 00:08:07,673 --> 00:08:09,279 But accepting it 55 00:08:09,592 --> 00:08:10,780 makes you stronger 56 00:08:10,884 --> 00:08:12,324 My queen 57 00:08:12,429 --> 00:08:15,326 A Persian emissary awaits Leonidas 58 00:08:17,808 --> 00:08:19,248 ln the end 59 00:08:19,353 --> 00:08:22,998 _.a Spartan's true strength is the warrior next to him. 60 00:08:23,692 --> 00:08:28,252 So give respect and honor to him and it will be retumed to you. 61 00:08:28,735 --> 00:08:30,300 First 62 00:08:31,32 --> 00:08:34,8 -...you fight with your head. -Then you fight with your heart 63 00:08:36,284 --> 00:08:38,57 What is it? 64 00:08:38,204 --> 00:08:40,142 A Persian messenger awaits you 65 00:08:42,375 --> 00:08:43,938 Do not forget today's lesson 66 00:08:44,44 --> 00:08:46,773 Respect and honor. Respect and honor 67 00:09:02,231 --> 00:09:06,791 Councilman Theron. You found yourself needed, for once 68 00:09:07,778 --> 00:09:10,795 My king and queen, I was just entertaining your guests 69 00:09:10,902 --> 00:09:12,217 I'm sure 70 00:09:13,406 --> 00:09:15,303 Before you speak, Persian 71 00:09:15,410 --> 00:09:18,720 know that in Sparta everyone even a king's messenger... 72 00:09:18,829 --> 00:09:21,473 ...is held accountable for the words of his voice 73 00:09:22,415 --> 00:09:25,229 Now, what message do you bring? 74 00:09:26,251 --> 00:09:28,817 Earth and water 75 00:09:31,9 --> 00:09:34,694 You rode all the way from Persia for earth and water? 76 00:09:36,223 --> 00:09:40,158 Do not be coy or stupid, Persian . You can afford neither in Sparta 77 00:09:40,602 --> 00:09:43,160 What makes this woman think she can speak among men? 78 00:09:43,271 --> 00:09:46,164 Because only Spartan women give birth to real men. 79 00:09:47,607 --> 00:09:51,255 Let us walk to cool our tongues 80 00:09:53,782 --> 00:09:57,8 If you value your lives over your complete annihilation 81 00:09:57,116 --> 00:09:58,846 listen carefully, Leonidas 82 00:09:58,954 --> 00:10:03,723 Xerxes conquers and controls everything he rests his eyes upon 83 00:10:03,834 --> 00:10:07,18 He leads an army so massive, it shakes the ground with its march 84 00:10:07,126 --> 00:10:09,857 So vast, it drinks the rivers dry 85 00:10:09,963 --> 00:10:13,26 All the God-King Xerxes requires is this 86 00:10:13,299 --> 00:10:16,613 A simple offering of earth and water 87 00:10:16,721 --> 00:10:20,949 a token of Sparta's submission to the will of Xerxes. 88 00:10:31,942 --> 00:10:34,174 Submission 89 00:10:36,280 --> 00:10:38,260 Now, that's a bit of a problem 90 00:10:38,657 --> 00:10:39,929 See, rumor has it 91 00:10:40,36 --> 00:10:42,720 ...the Athenians have already turned you down 92 00:10:43,583 --> 00:10:48,893 And if those philosophers and boy-lovers have found that kind of nerve, then-- 93 00:10:49,3 --> 00:10:53,273 -We must be diplomatic. -And, of course, Spartans 94 00:10:54,257 --> 00:10:56,403 have their reputation to consider 95 00:10:56,511 --> 00:11:00,572 Choose your next words carefully, Leonidas. 96 00:11:00,763 --> 00:11:03,452 They may be your last as king 97 00:11:43,889 --> 00:11:47,247 'Earth and water. 98 00:11:52,439 --> 00:11:54,628 Madman. You're a madman 99 00:11:54,733 --> 00:11:56,464 Earth and water 100 00:11:56,736 --> 00:11:58,965 You'll find plenty of both down there 101 00:11:59,199 --> 00:12:02,675 No man, Persian or Greek, no man threatens a messenger 102 00:12:03,78 --> 00:12:08,138 You bring the crowns and heads of conquered kings to my city steps 103 00:12:08,247 --> 00:12:10,353 You insult my queen 104 00:12:10,459 --> 00:12:14,271 You threaten my people with slavery and death. 105 00:12:14,381 --> 00:12:17,357 Oh, I've chosen my words carefully, Persian. 106 00:12:17,465 --> 00:12:19,485 Perhaps you should have done the same 107 00:12:19,592 --> 00:12:23,323 This is blasphemy. This is madness! 108 00:12:40,653 --> 00:12:42,802 Madness? 109 00:12:43,365 --> 00:12:45,555 This is Sparta! 110 00:14:12,37 --> 00:14:14,435 Welcome, Leonidas 111 00:14:14,999 --> 00:14:18,230 We have been expecting you 112 00:14:24,634 --> 00:14:30,33 The ephors, priests to the old gods 113 00:14:30,388 --> 00:14:32,787 Inbred swine 114 00:14:32,891 --> 00:14:35,706 More creature than man 115 00:14:36,64 --> 00:14:41,584 Creatures whom even Leonidas must bribe and beg. 116 00:14:42,404 --> 00:14:47,297 For no Spartan king has gone to war without the ephors' blessing. 117 00:14:48,910 --> 00:14:53,13 The Persians claim their forces number in the millions. 118 00:14:53,579 --> 00:14:56,934 I hope, for our sake, they exaggerate 119 00:14:57,336 --> 00:15:01,644 But there's no question, we face the most massive army ever assembled 120 00:15:01,795 --> 00:15:05,193 Before your plan is heard 121 00:15:05,299 --> 00:15:07,655 what do you offer? 122 00:15:17,103 --> 00:15:21,501 We will use our superior fighting skills 123 00:15:21,610 --> 00:15:25,753 and the terrain of Greece herself to destroy them. 124 00:15:25,863 --> 00:15:28,756 We will march north to the coast where I will make sure- 125 00:15:28,866 --> 00:15:33,845 It is August, Leonidas. The full moon approaches 126 00:15:34,119 --> 00:15:37,392 The sacred and ancient festival 127 00:15:37,499 --> 00:15:41,686 Sparta wages no war at the time of the Carneia 128 00:15:41,793 --> 00:15:43,441 Sparta will burn! 129 00:15:43,795 --> 00:15:45,400 Her men will die at arms 130 00:15:45,508 --> 00:15:49,236 and her women and children will be slaves or worse. 131 00:15:51,305 --> 00:15:56,451 Now, we will block the Persian coastal assault 132 00:15:56,684 --> 00:15:59,38 by rebuilding the great Phocian Wall 133 00:15:59,148 --> 00:16:03,915 And from there, we will funnel them into the mountain pass we call the Hot Gates 134 00:16:04,27 --> 00:16:08,462 Now, in that narrow corridor, their numbers will count for nothing 135 00:16:08,571 --> 00:16:11,218 And wave after wave of Persian attack 136 00:16:11,324 --> 00:16:15,347 will smash against Spartan shields 137 00:16:15,830 --> 00:16:20,225 Xerxes' losses will be so great his men so demoralized... 138 00:16:20,334 --> 00:16:24,770 ...he will have no choice but to abandon his campaign 139 00:16:24,878 --> 00:16:27,651 We must consult the oracle 140 00:16:28,298 --> 00:16:30,946 Trust the gods, Leonidas 141 00:16:31,52 --> 00:16:34,450 I'd prefer you trusted your reason 142 00:16:34,554 --> 00:16:36,660 Your blasphemies 143 00:16:36,766 --> 00:16:41,206 have cost us quite enough already 144 00:16:41,853 --> 00:16:44,960 Don't compound them 145 00:16:46,983 --> 00:16:51,842 We will consult the oracle 146 00:16:53,907 --> 00:16:56,472 Diseased old mystics 147 00:16:57,414 --> 00:17:02,98 Worthless remnants of a time before Sparta's ascent from darkness. 148 00:17:02,374 --> 00:17:05,730 Remnants of a senseless tradition 149 00:17:05,836 --> 00:17:10,276 Tradition even Leonidas cannot defy. 150 00:17:10,384 --> 00:17:14,822 ...for he must respect the word of the ephors. 151 00:17:14,928 --> 00:17:16,951 That is the law. 152 00:17:19,894 --> 00:17:24,288 And no Spartan, subject or citizen, man or woman... 153 00:17:24,396 --> 00:17:28,503 slave or king, is above the law. 154 00:18:03,313 --> 00:18:07,665 The ephors choose only the most beautiful Spartan girls. 155 00:18:07,773 --> 00:18:10,337 to live among them as oracles 156 00:18:10,442 --> 00:18:13,757 Their beauty is their curse 157 00:18:13,864 --> 00:18:17,718 ...for the old wretches have the needs of men. 158 00:18:18,658 --> 00:18:22,849 and souls as black as hell. 159 00:18:25,749 --> 00:18:29,23 Pray to the winds 160 00:18:31,463 --> 00:18:33,694 Sparta will fall 161 00:18:36,593 --> 00:18:40,368 All Greece will fall 162 00:18:42,473 --> 00:18:46,164 Trust not in men 163 00:18:48,146 --> 00:18:51,462 honor the gods 164 00:18:55,153 --> 00:18:58,886 Honor the Carneia 165 00:19:00,617 --> 00:19:04,265 The king's climb down is harder. 166 00:19:04,371 --> 00:19:07,353 Pompous, inbred swine 167 00:19:07,457 --> 00:19:10,730 Worthless, diseased, rotten 168 00:19:10,835 --> 00:19:12,942 corrupt. 169 00:19:16,260 --> 00:19:19,946 Truly, you're in the god-king's favor now... 170 00:19:20,470 --> 00:19:22,617 O wise and holy men 171 00:19:22,847 --> 00:19:24,371 Yes 172 00:19:24,476 --> 00:19:29,498 And when Sparta burns you shall bathe in gold. 173 00:19:29,605 --> 00:19:32,251 Fresh oracles shall be delivered to you 174 00:19:32,690 --> 00:19:34,130 daily 175 00:19:34,235 --> 00:19:38,91 from every corner of the empire 176 00:20:13,734 --> 00:20:17,336 Your lips can finish what your fingers have started 177 00:20:20,408 --> 00:20:22,968 Or has the oracle robbed you of your desire as well? 178 00:20:24,412 --> 00:20:27,513 It would take more than the words of a drunken adolescent girl... 179 00:20:27,621 --> 00:20:29,392 to rob me of my desire for you 180 00:20:33,501 --> 00:20:35,23 Then why so distant? 181 00:20:38,89 --> 00:20:40,154 Because it seems 182 00:20:40,260 --> 00:20:46,282 though a slave and captive of Iecherous old men... 183 00:20:46,558 --> 00:20:49,827 ...the oracIe's words could set tire to all that I love 184 00:20:49,938 --> 00:20:53,663 So that is why my king loses sleep and is forced from the warmth of his bed? 185 00:20:56,612 --> 00:21:01,4 There's only one woman's words that should affect the mood of my husband 186 00:21:01,779 --> 00:21:03,385 Those are mine 187 00:21:07,496 --> 00:21:09,973 Then what must a king do to save his world... 188 00:21:10,83 --> 00:21:14,560 ...when the very laws he is sworn to protect force him to do nothing? 189 00:21:17,466 --> 00:21:20,858 It is not a question of what a Spartan citizen should do 190 00:21:20,966 --> 00:21:23,864 nor a husband, nor a king 191 00:21:24,470 --> 00:21:27,200 Instead ask yourself, my dearest love 192 00:21:28,807 --> 00:21:30,871 what should a free man do? 193 00:22:36,252 --> 00:22:40,479 -Is this all of them? -As you ordered. Three hundred 194 00:22:41,422 --> 00:22:44,777 All with born sons to carry on their name 195 00:22:55,477 --> 00:22:56,874 We are with you, sire 196 00:22:57,187 --> 00:22:59,376 For Sparta. For freedom 197 00:22:59,480 --> 00:23:01,504 To the death 198 00:23:12,243 --> 00:23:13,974 He is your son 199 00:23:14,748 --> 00:23:17,683 He is too young to have felt a woman's warmth 200 00:23:17,794 --> 00:23:21,811 I have others to replace him. Astinos is as brave and ready as any 201 00:23:22,90 --> 00:23:26,190 No younger than we were the first time you stood next to me in battle. 202 00:23:29,928 --> 00:23:32,117 You are a good friend 203 00:23:32,222 --> 00:23:35,786 but a better captain, there is none 204 00:23:41,230 --> 00:23:43,212 My good king 205 00:23:44,109 --> 00:23:47,506 My good king, the oracle has spoken 206 00:23:47,614 --> 00:23:50,509 The ephors have spoken. There must be no march 207 00:23:50,615 --> 00:23:52,512 It is the law, my lord 208 00:23:52,620 --> 00:23:56,679 -The Spartan army must not go to war -Nor shall it. 209 00:23:57,497 --> 00:23:59,186 I've issued no such orders 210 00:23:59,459 --> 00:24:03,62 I'm here just taking a stroll stretching my legs. 211 00:24:03,255 --> 00:24:08,484 These 300 men are my personal bodyguard 212 00:24:08,675 --> 00:24:10,905 Our army will stay in Sparta 213 00:24:11,469 --> 00:24:12,866 Where will you go? 214 00:24:15,766 --> 00:24:18,38 I hadn't really thought about it 215 00:24:18,810 --> 00:24:21,41 but now that you ask 216 00:24:21,146 --> 00:24:23,919 I suppose I'lI head north 217 00:24:25,316 --> 00:24:26,463 The Hot Gates? 218 00:24:29,28 --> 00:24:31,511 Move out! 219 00:24:31,655 --> 00:24:33,762 Move out! 220 00:24:34,826 --> 00:24:36,515 What shall we do? 221 00:24:37,995 --> 00:24:39,393 What can we do? 222 00:24:39,998 --> 00:24:41,812 What can you do? 223 00:24:44,794 --> 00:24:48,693 Sparta will need sons 224 00:25:36,387 --> 00:25:38,202 Spartan! 225 00:25:47,398 --> 00:25:48,712 Yes, milady? 226 00:26:04,749 --> 00:26:07,104 Come back with your shield 227 00:26:07,960 --> 00:26:09,483 or on it 228 00:26:10,880 --> 00:26:12,319 Yes, milady 229 00:26:20,765 --> 00:26:23,121 Goodbye, my love 230 00:26:23,684 --> 00:26:25,957 He doesn't say it. 231 00:26:26,396 --> 00:26:28,668 There 's no room for softness 232 00:26:28,773 --> 00:26:30,838 not in Sparta 233 00:26:30,942 --> 00:26:33,798 No place for weakness 234 00:26:37,243 --> 00:26:41,512 Only the hard and strong may call themselves Spartans. 235 00:26:42,287 --> 00:26:46,853 Only the hard. Only the strong 236 00:27:15,236 --> 00:27:17,176 We march 237 00:27:17,825 --> 00:27:23,388 for our lands, for our families, for our freedoms. 238 00:27:24,78 --> 00:27:26,310 We march 239 00:27:27,998 --> 00:27:29,730 Daxos 240 00:27:29,838 --> 00:27:33,270 -What a pleasant surprise. -This moming's full of surprises, Leonidas 241 00:27:33,382 --> 00:27:35,858 -We've been tricked. -Can't be more than a hundred 242 00:27:35,966 --> 00:27:38,237 -This is a surprise -Silence. 243 00:27:38,634 --> 00:27:40,657 This isn't their army 244 00:27:40,765 --> 00:27:44,991 We heard Sparta was on the warpath and we were eager to join forces. 245 00:27:45,602 --> 00:27:49,747 If it is blood you seek, you are welcome to join us 246 00:27:50,24 --> 00:27:53,334 But you bring only this handful of soldiers against Xerxes? 247 00:27:53,444 --> 00:27:57,86 I see I was wrong to expect Sparta's commitment to at least match our own 248 00:27:58,195 --> 00:28:00,94 Doesn't it? 249 00:28:01,490 --> 00:28:03,263 You, there 250 00:28:03,660 --> 00:28:04,931 What is your profession? 251 00:28:05,369 --> 00:28:07,601 I'm a potter, sir 252 00:28:08,708 --> 00:28:12,520 And you, Arcadian. What is your profession? 253 00:28:12,836 --> 00:28:16,317 Sculptor, sir. Sculptor. 254 00:28:16,631 --> 00:28:18,611 And you? Blacksmith 255 00:28:23,221 --> 00:28:26,618 Spartans! What is your profession? 256 00:28:33,731 --> 00:28:35,712 You see, old friend? 257 00:28:35,817 --> 00:28:38,797 I brought more soldiers than you did 258 00:28:48,663 --> 00:28:50,519 No sleep tonight. 259 00:28:51,540 --> 00:28:54,63 not for the king 260 00:28:54,171 --> 00:28:56,481 All his 40 years have been a straight road. 261 00:28:56,590 --> 00:29:00,192 to this one gleaming moment in destiny... 262 00:29:00,301 --> 00:29:03,154 .this one radiant clash of shield and spear... 263 00:29:03,261 --> 00:29:06,909 sword and bone, and flesh and blood 264 00:29:08,557 --> 00:29:10,413 His only regret. 265 00:29:10,518 --> 00:29:14,333 is that he has so few to sacrifice 266 00:29:35,543 --> 00:29:37,607 We're being followed 267 00:29:42,592 --> 00:29:44,864 It has followed us since Sparta 268 00:29:49,723 --> 00:29:52,789 My king! Look! 269 00:30:13,664 --> 00:30:15,228 What happened here? 270 00:30:15,708 --> 00:30:17,104 Where are all the people? 271 00:30:18,168 --> 00:30:19,900 Persians 272 00:30:20,5 --> 00:30:21,901 I put their number at around 20 273 00:30:24,175 --> 00:30:25,614 A scouting party 274 00:30:28,930 --> 00:30:30,494 But these footprints 275 00:30:41,817 --> 00:30:43,340 Behind us! 276 00:30:57,332 --> 00:30:58,605 Child! 277 00:31:31,533 --> 00:31:34,307 It's quiet now 278 00:31:34,745 --> 00:31:36,602 They 279 00:31:36,916 --> 00:31:40,979 They came with beasts from the blackness. 280 00:31:42,503 --> 00:31:44,817 With their claws and fangs 281 00:31:44,922 --> 00:31:47,236 they grabbed them 282 00:31:48,92 --> 00:31:50,324 Everyone 283 00:31:51,261 --> 00:31:53,368 but me 284 00:32:05,567 --> 00:32:07,173 The villagers 285 00:32:07,653 --> 00:32:09,677 I found them 286 00:32:21,125 --> 00:32:23,981 Have the gods no mercy? 287 00:32:25,87 --> 00:32:27,194 We are doomed 288 00:32:27,298 --> 00:32:29,988 Quiet yourself 289 00:32:33,307 --> 00:32:38,618 The child speaks of the Persian ghosts known from the ancient times. 290 00:32:39,436 --> 00:32:42,208 They are the hunters of men's souls 291 00:32:43,148 --> 00:32:45,878 They cannot be killed or defeated 292 00:32:46,401 --> 00:32:50,633 Not this darkness. Not these Immortals 293 00:32:52,739 --> 00:32:55,13 Immortals? 294 00:32:55,243 --> 00:32:58,391 We'II put their name to the test 295 00:33:20,351 --> 00:33:23,207 Into the Hot Gates we march 296 00:33:23,312 --> 00:33:26,668 Into that narrow corridor we march 297 00:33:26,776 --> 00:33:29,86 where Xerxes' numbers count for nothing. 298 00:33:30,195 --> 00:33:34,218 Spartans, citizen-soldiers, freed slaves 299 00:33:34,323 --> 00:33:36,263 Brave Greeks, all. 300 00:33:37,201 --> 00:33:40,391 Brothers, fathers, sons 301 00:33:40,495 --> 00:33:42,560 we march 302 00:33:43,168 --> 00:33:47,437 For honor's sake, for duty's sake, for glory's sake, we march. 303 00:33:47,544 --> 00:33:50,694 Look! Persians 304 00:33:55,761 --> 00:33:59,577 Into hell's mouth we march 305 00:34:08,566 --> 00:34:10,670 Let's watch these motherless dogs 306 00:34:10,863 --> 00:34:14,964 as they're embraced by the loving arms of Greece herself. Come. 307 00:34:17,741 --> 00:34:19,473 True 308 00:34:23,622 --> 00:34:26,145 It does look like rain 309 00:34:29,421 --> 00:34:32,693 Zeus stabs the sky with thunderbolts 310 00:34:32,926 --> 00:34:37,29 and batters the Persian ships with hurricane wind. 311 00:34:38,94 --> 00:34:40,618 Glorious 312 00:34:52,821 --> 00:34:55,756 Only one among us keeps his Spartan reserve 313 00:35:01,618 --> 00:35:03,642 Only he 314 00:35:03,745 --> 00:35:06,269 Only our king 315 00:35:23,640 --> 00:35:25,622 My queen? 316 00:35:30,731 --> 00:35:32,129 My queen 317 00:35:32,236 --> 00:35:35,628 the courtyard is a more fitting place for a married woman. 318 00:35:35,737 --> 00:35:37,467 I'm afraid gossip and protocol 319 00:35:37,574 --> 00:35:40,175 are the least of my worries now, councilman. 320 00:35:41,784 --> 00:35:43,681 Is such secrecy needed? 321 00:35:43,789 --> 00:35:46,514 How am I to trust beyond the walls of my own home? 322 00:35:46,626 --> 00:35:50,393 Even here, Theron has eyes and ears which fuel Sparta with doubt and fear. 323 00:35:50,753 --> 00:35:54,231 You speak as if all Sparta conspires against you. 324 00:35:54,797 --> 00:35:56,902 I wish it were only against me 325 00:35:59,513 --> 00:36:03,73 Many of our council would vote to give all we have 326 00:36:03,180 --> 00:36:05,78 and follow Leonidas 327 00:36:05,350 --> 00:36:07,413 but you must show them favor 328 00:36:09,647 --> 00:36:12,165 And you can arrange for me to speak to the council? 329 00:36:12,274 --> 00:36:14,752 If it is reason they want I will let them know. 330 00:36:14,859 --> 00:36:17,90 Know what, my queen? 331 00:36:17,361 --> 00:36:19,425 Freedom isn't free at all 332 00:36:19,533 --> 00:36:22,925 That it comes with the highest of costs, the cost of blood. 333 00:36:25,161 --> 00:36:27,849 I will do my best to gather our council 334 00:36:28,208 --> 00:36:32,102 And its chamber shall be filled with your voice 335 00:36:32,377 --> 00:36:34,273 I'm in your debt. No. 336 00:36:34,546 --> 00:36:38,777 Leonidas is my king as well as yours 337 00:37:03,533 --> 00:37:05,470 I saw those ships smash on the rocks 338 00:37:06,493 --> 00:37:07,932 How can this be? 339 00:37:08,40 --> 00:37:11,390 We saw but a fraction of the monster that is Xerxes' army. 340 00:37:11,999 --> 00:37:14,479 There can be no victory here 341 00:37:18,338 --> 00:37:20,110 Why do you smile? 342 00:37:21,758 --> 00:37:23,740 Arcadian 343 00:37:23,845 --> 00:37:26,951 I have fought countless times 344 00:37:27,142 --> 00:37:29,868 yet I've never met an adversary who could offer me... 345 00:37:29,977 --> 00:37:32,205 ...what we Spartans call "a beautiful death" 346 00:37:32,936 --> 00:37:34,667 I can only hope 347 00:37:34,774 --> 00:37:37,584 with all the worId's warriors gathered against us... 348 00:37:37,694 --> 00:37:41,421 there might be one down there who's up to the task. 349 00:37:52,789 --> 00:37:55,188 Move! 350 00:37:56,460 --> 00:37:59,442 Keep going, you dogs! 351 00:38:07,53 --> 00:38:09,161 Move! 352 00:38:10,515 --> 00:38:13,164 Forward, I say! 353 00:38:15,437 --> 00:38:17,85 Stop here! 354 00:38:17,856 --> 00:38:20,87 Who commands here? 355 00:38:22,236 --> 00:38:24,968 I am the emissary 356 00:38:25,72 --> 00:38:27,386 to the ruler of all the world 357 00:38:28,159 --> 00:38:32,99 the god of gods, king of kings 358 00:38:32,204 --> 00:38:33,893 and by that authority 359 00:38:34,0 --> 00:38:37,811 ...I demand that someone show me your commander 360 00:38:41,508 --> 00:38:47,486 Listen. Do you think the paltry dozen you slew scares us? 361 00:38:47,595 --> 00:38:51,160 These hills swarm with our scouts 362 00:38:51,268 --> 00:38:56,37 And do you think your pathetic wall will do anything... 363 00:38:56,148 --> 00:39:02,502 except fall like a heap of dry leaves in the face of...? 364 00:39:14,163 --> 00:39:16,519 Our ancestors built this wall 365 00:39:17,210 --> 00:39:21,187 ...using ancient stones from the bosom of Greece herself. 366 00:39:21,545 --> 00:39:23,984 And with a little Spartan help 367 00:39:24,215 --> 00:39:26,778 your Persian scouts supplied the mortar 368 00:39:27,301 --> 00:39:31,324 You will pay for your barbarism! 369 00:39:50,407 --> 00:39:52,55 My arm! 370 00:39:54,578 --> 00:39:56,475 It's not yours anymore 371 00:39:56,709 --> 00:40:01,394 Go now. Run along and tell your Xerxes he faces free men here... 372 00:40:01,710 --> 00:40:03,150 not slaves 373 00:40:03,253 --> 00:40:04,525 Do it quickly 374 00:40:04,717 --> 00:40:07,692 before we decide to make our wall just a little bit bigger. 375 00:40:08,132 --> 00:40:09,823 376 00:40:09,926 --> 00:40:12,409 Not slaves 377 00:40:14,139 --> 00:40:17,663 Your women will be slaves 378 00:40:17,935 --> 00:40:20,833 Your sons, your daughters 379 00:40:20,938 --> 00:40:23,335 your elders will be slaves! 380 00:40:23,440 --> 00:40:26,256 But not you, no 381 00:40:26,361 --> 00:40:30,509 By noon this day you will be dead men 382 00:40:31,619 --> 00:40:37,679 A thousand nations of the Persian Empire descend upon you. 383 00:40:37,997 --> 00:40:41,562 Our arrows will blot out the sun 384 00:40:43,294 --> 00:40:46,25 Then we will fight in the shade 385 00:40:47,505 --> 00:40:49,361 The wall is solid 386 00:40:49,470 --> 00:40:52,695 It'll do the job of funneling the Persians into the Hot Gates. 387 00:40:52,972 --> 00:40:55,698 Have the men found any route through the hills to our back? 388 00:40:56,139 --> 00:40:58,246 None, sire 389 00:40:58,476 --> 00:41:00,80 There is such a route, good king 390 00:41:00,561 --> 00:41:02,374 Just pass that western ridge 391 00:41:02,980 --> 00:41:04,711 It's an old goat path 392 00:41:04,815 --> 00:41:07,712 The Persians could use it to outflank us 393 00:41:07,818 --> 00:41:11,633 Not one step closer, monster! 394 00:41:13,199 --> 00:41:16,888 Wise king, I humbly request an audience 395 00:41:16,997 --> 00:41:20,390 I'II skewer you where you stand. I gave no such order. 396 00:41:30,841 --> 00:41:32,155 Forgive the captain 397 00:41:32,759 --> 00:41:34,323 He is a good soldier 398 00:41:34,845 --> 00:41:37,535 but a bit short on manners 399 00:41:37,643 --> 00:41:41,744 There is nothing to forgive, brave king . I know what I look like. 400 00:41:42,145 --> 00:41:44,249 You wear the crimson of a Spartan 401 00:41:44,772 --> 00:41:50,464 I am Ephialtes, born of Sparta 402 00:41:51,30 --> 00:41:55,132 My mother's love led my parents to flee Sparta 403 00:41:55,240 --> 00:41:56,762 lest I be discarded 404 00:41:57,242 --> 00:42:00,99 Your shield and armor? 405 00:42:00,954 --> 00:42:02,685 My father's, sir 406 00:42:03,959 --> 00:42:08,106 I beg you, bold king to permit me... 407 00:42:08,214 --> 00:42:13,276 to redeem my father's name by serving you in combat. 408 00:42:13,554 --> 00:42:19,448 My father trained me to feel no fear to make spear and shield and sword 409 00:42:19,558 --> 00:42:22,369 ...as much a part of me as my own beating heart 410 00:42:22,727 --> 00:42:26,124 I will earn my father's armor, noble king 411 00:42:26,230 --> 00:42:28,460 by serving you in the battle 412 00:42:33,570 --> 00:42:35,719 A fine thrust 413 00:42:35,823 --> 00:42:37,470 I will kill many Persians 414 00:42:43,288 --> 00:42:44,977 Raise your shield 415 00:42:45,85 --> 00:42:47,809 Sire? Raise your shield as high as you can 416 00:42:55,971 --> 00:42:59,71 Your father should have taught you how our phalanx works. 417 00:42:59,679 --> 00:43:01,35 We fight 418 00:43:01,515 --> 00:43:04,496 as a single, impenetrable unit 419 00:43:04,602 --> 00:43:07,582 That is the source of our strength 420 00:43:08,357 --> 00:43:12,43 Each Spartan protects the man to his left... 421 00:43:12,151 --> 00:43:15,423 from thigh to neck with his shield 422 00:43:15,531 --> 00:43:20,260 A single weak spot and the phalanx shatters 423 00:43:21,619 --> 00:43:24,892 From thigh to neck, Ephialtes 424 00:43:26,873 --> 00:43:29,354 I am sorry, my friend 425 00:43:29,463 --> 00:43:32,103 But not all of us were made to be soldiers. But I-- 426 00:43:32,216 --> 00:43:34,690 -If you want to help in a Spartan victory -Yes. 427 00:43:34,802 --> 00:43:40,29 ...clear the battlefield of the dead, tend the wounded, bring them water 428 00:43:40,137 --> 00:43:41,867 but as for the fight itself 429 00:43:43,140 --> 00:43:45,121 I cannot use you 430 00:43:46,893 --> 00:43:48,375 You 431 00:43:56,195 --> 00:44:00,385 Mother! Father! You were wrong! 432 00:44:03,576 --> 00:44:05,391 You are wrong! 433 00:44:05,496 --> 00:44:10,104 Leonidas! You are wrong! 434 00:44:10,501 --> 00:44:13,64 Dispatch the Phocians to the goat path 435 00:44:13,173 --> 00:44:17,733 ...and pray to the gods nobody tells the Persians about it 436 00:44:23,388 --> 00:44:25,36 Earthquake 437 00:44:25,515 --> 00:44:26,788 No, captain 438 00:44:28,351 --> 00:44:30,332 Battle formations 439 00:44:54,169 --> 00:44:57,443 This is where we hold them 440 00:44:57,547 --> 00:44:59,861 This is where we fight! 441 00:45:00,384 --> 00:45:02,657 This is where they die! 442 00:45:02,928 --> 00:45:04,867 Earn these shields, boys! 443 00:45:07,558 --> 00:45:10,122 Remember this day, men 444 00:45:10,227 --> 00:45:14,0 for it will be yours for all time 445 00:45:25,74 --> 00:45:26,889 Spartans! 446 00:45:26,994 --> 00:45:29,183 Lay down your weapons! 447 00:45:46,12 --> 00:45:48,328 Persians! 448 00:45:48,849 --> 00:45:50,997 Come and get them! 449 00:46:12,413 --> 00:46:14,104 Hold! 450 00:46:16,877 --> 00:46:18,524 Give them nothing 451 00:46:18,879 --> 00:46:22,527 but take from them everything! 452 00:46:24,175 --> 00:46:25,990 Steady! 453 00:46:36,687 --> 00:46:38,294 Push! 454 00:46:42,69 --> 00:46:44,550 Is that the best you can do? 455 00:46:46,656 --> 00:46:48,721 Push! Push! 456 00:46:58,751 --> 00:47:00,358 Now! 457 00:47:12,98 --> 00:47:13,663 Push! 458 00:47:57,143 --> 00:47:59,792 No prisoners! 459 00:48:00,62 --> 00:48:01,877 No mercy! 460 00:49:21,144 --> 00:49:23,334 They look thirsty 461 00:49:24,356 --> 00:49:27,378 Well, Iet's give them something to drink 462 00:49:30,194 --> 00:49:32,927 To the cliffs 463 00:49:56,512 --> 00:49:58,745 Ha 464 00:50:00,767 --> 00:50:02,915 Hell of a good start 465 00:50:25,541 --> 00:50:28,65 Tuck tail! 466 00:50:33,466 --> 00:50:35,114 Persian cowards 467 00:50:42,812 --> 00:50:45,787 -What the hell are you laughing at? -Well, you had to say it. 468 00:50:46,564 --> 00:50:50,293 -What? -"Fight in the shade 469 00:51:03,746 --> 00:51:05,728 Recover 470 00:51:28,938 --> 00:51:31,669 Today no Spartan dies 471 00:51:56,716 --> 00:51:58,197 Easy, son 472 00:52:24,369 --> 00:52:26,391 We do what we were trained to do 473 00:52:26,496 --> 00:52:28,60 what we were bred to do 474 00:52:28,164 --> 00:52:31,229 what we were born to do 475 00:52:38,508 --> 00:52:41,573 No prisoners. No mercy. 476 00:52:41,677 --> 00:52:43,242 A good start. 477 00:53:52,627 --> 00:53:55,978 I was afraid you might not come. I'm sorry, my son is- 478 00:53:56,88 --> 00:54:01,734 Is doing what children do best. Please, don't apologize. 479 00:54:02,676 --> 00:54:04,864 Your son starts the agoge next year 480 00:54:05,431 --> 00:54:09,492 That is always a difficult time for a Spartan mother. 481 00:54:10,517 --> 00:54:15,165 Yes, it will be hard. But also necessary 482 00:54:17,526 --> 00:54:21,836 You will speak before the council in two days' time. 483 00:54:23,614 --> 00:54:25,718 My husband does not have two days 484 00:54:26,74 --> 00:54:28,96 Think of the two days as a gift 485 00:54:30,119 --> 00:54:32,184 It's no secret 486 00:54:32,289 --> 00:54:35,228 Theron wants what you control 487 00:54:35,333 --> 00:54:38,230 It's his voice you must silence 488 00:54:38,336 --> 00:54:40,525 Make him your ally 489 00:54:40,755 --> 00:54:43,360 and you will have your victory 490 00:54:44,133 --> 00:54:45,948 Thank you 491 00:54:46,219 --> 00:54:48,699 You are wise as you are kind 492 00:55:15,665 --> 00:55:17,521 There's your mother 493 00:55:23,927 --> 00:55:27,402 You should keep a better eye on him if he's to be king one day. 494 00:55:27,554 --> 00:55:30,73 Be unfortunate if anything were to happen to him. 495 00:55:31,514 --> 00:55:33,453 Or to his beautiful mother 496 00:55:49,448 --> 00:55:51,14 O 497 00:55:54,206 --> 00:55:59,684 Our Greek comrades are begging for a crack at the Persians, sire. 498 00:55:59,917 --> 00:56:01,315 Good 499 00:56:01,421 --> 00:56:04,274 I've got something I think they can handle 500 00:56:04,714 --> 00:56:06,444 Tell Daxos that I want him 501 00:56:06,552 --> 00:56:11,154 .and 20 of his best, eager, sober and ready for the next charge. 502 00:56:11,262 --> 00:56:13,160 King Leonidas 503 00:56:15,603 --> 00:56:19,455 -Stelios, catch your breath, boy -Yes, milord. 504 00:56:20,63 --> 00:56:22,251 The Persians are approaching 505 00:56:23,568 --> 00:56:27,464 A small contingent. Too small for an attack 506 00:56:31,159 --> 00:56:34,803 Captain, I leave you in charge . But sire- 507 00:56:34,910 --> 00:56:36,182 Relax, old friend 508 00:56:36,289 --> 00:56:40,935 If they assassinate me, all of Sparta goes to war 509 00:56:41,793 --> 00:56:44,483 Pray they're that stupid 510 00:56:45,504 --> 00:56:47,278 Pray 511 00:56:47,757 --> 00:56:49,988 we're that lucky 512 00:56:53,95 --> 00:56:54,910 Besides 513 00:56:57,100 --> 00:57:00,498 there's no reason we can't be civil 514 00:57:00,769 --> 00:57:02,417 is there? 515 00:57:03,689 --> 00:57:04,753 None, sire 516 00:57:24,84 --> 00:57:26,357 Let me guess 517 00:57:27,46 --> 00:57:30,112 You must be Xerxes 518 00:57:42,61 --> 00:57:44,334 Come, Leonidas 519 00:57:45,690 --> 00:57:47,545 Let us reason together 520 00:57:47,734 --> 00:57:49,755 It would be a regrettable waste 521 00:57:50,115 --> 00:57:53,381 it would be nothing short of madness were you, brave king... 522 00:57:53,490 --> 00:57:56,721 and your valiant troops to perish 523 00:57:57,328 --> 00:57:59,430 all because of a simple misunderstanding. 524 00:58:00,0 --> 00:58:02,891 -There's much our cultures could share -Haven't you noticed? 525 00:58:03,1 --> 00:58:05,435 We've been sharing our culture with you all moming. 526 00:58:06,2 --> 00:58:08,316 Yours is a fascinating tribe 527 00:58:08,421 --> 00:58:10,651 Even now you are defiant 528 00:58:10,759 --> 00:58:14,946 ...in the face of annihilation and the presence of a god. 529 00:58:15,55 --> 00:58:17,156 It isn't wise to stand against me , Leonidas. 530 00:58:17,766 --> 00:58:20,76 Imagine what a horrible fate awaits my enemies... 531 00:58:20,185 --> 00:58:23,120 ...when I would gladly kill any of my own men for victory 532 00:58:23,228 --> 00:58:25,916 And I would die for any one of mine 533 00:58:26,25 --> 00:58:30,335 You Greeks take pride in your logic, I suggest you employ it. 534 00:58:30,445 --> 00:58:34,90 Consider the beautiful land you so vigorously defend. 535 00:58:34,197 --> 00:58:36,760 Picture it reduced to ash at my whim 536 00:58:36,908 --> 00:58:38,429 Consider the fate of your women 537 00:58:38,994 --> 00:58:41,599 Clearly you don't know our women 538 00:58:41,708 --> 00:58:45,265 I might as well have marched them up here judging by what I've seen. 539 00:58:46,334 --> 00:58:48,939 You have many slaves, Xerxes 540 00:58:49,795 --> 00:58:52,152 but few warriors 541 00:58:52,259 --> 00:58:56,279 It won't be long before they fear my spears 542 00:58:56,594 --> 00:58:59,117 more than your whips 543 00:59:02,892 --> 00:59:05,790 It's not the lash they fear 544 00:59:08,481 --> 00:59:10,211 it is my divine power 545 00:59:10,904 --> 00:59:15,463 But I am a generous god. I can make you rich beyond all measure 546 00:59:15,822 --> 00:59:18,302 I will make you warlord of all Greece 547 00:59:18,869 --> 00:59:22,804 You will carry my battle standard to the heart of Europa. 548 00:59:22,912 --> 00:59:25,602 Your Athenian rivals 549 00:59:25,832 --> 00:59:28,63 will kneel at your feet 550 00:59:28,710 --> 00:59:31,566 if you will but kneel at mine 551 00:59:32,338 --> 00:59:34,653 You are generous 552 00:59:35,174 --> 00:59:37,655 as you are divine 553 00:59:38,302 --> 00:59:39,991 O king of kings 554 00:59:40,98 --> 00:59:44,76 Such an offer only a madman would refuse 555 00:59:44,599 --> 00:59:46,665 But the 556 00:59:47,520 --> 00:59:50,418 The idea of kneeling, it's 557 00:59:50,525 --> 00:59:55,128 You see, slaughtering all those men of yours has 558 00:59:55,237 --> 00:59:59,135 Well, it's left a nasty cramp in my leg 559 00:59:59,240 --> 01:00:01,386 so kneeling will be hard for me 560 01:00:01,618 --> 01:00:05,15 There will be no glory in your sacrifice 561 01:00:05,124 --> 01:00:08,808 I will erase even the memory of Sparta from the histories. 562 01:00:08,919 --> 01:00:12,187 Every piece of Greek parchment shall be burned. 563 01:00:12,298 --> 01:00:15,689 Every Greek historian and every scribe shall have their eyes put out... 564 01:00:15,799 --> 01:00:18,111 ...and their tongues cut from their mouths 565 01:00:18,221 --> 01:00:24,281 Why, uttering the very name of Sparta or Leonidas will be punishable by death 566 01:00:24,851 --> 01:00:28,204 The world will never know you existed at all. 567 01:00:30,274 --> 01:00:34,917 The world will know that free men stood against a tyrant 568 01:00:35,68 --> 01:00:38,633 That few stood against many 569 01:00:38,988 --> 01:00:42,178 And before this battle was over 570 01:00:42,367 --> 01:00:45,389 that even a god-king can bleed 571 01:00:52,710 --> 01:00:54,982 You fought well today 572 01:00:56,255 --> 01:00:58,237 for a woman 573 01:00:59,341 --> 01:01:01,73 As did you 574 01:01:01,180 --> 01:01:04,322 Maybe if I'm injured, you'II be able to keep up with me 575 01:01:04,766 --> 01:01:09,787 Perhaps I was so far ahead you couldn't see me. 576 01:01:10,356 --> 01:01:13,582 More likely offering your backside to the Thespians. 577 01:01:14,481 --> 01:01:16,171 Jealousy 578 01:01:16,276 --> 01:01:18,839 does not become you, my friend 579 01:01:21,530 --> 01:01:23,929 Move it, men! 580 01:01:25,952 --> 01:01:28,266 Pile those Persians high 581 01:01:31,332 --> 01:01:34,188 For unless I miss my guess 582 01:01:34,711 --> 01:01:37,776 we're in for one wild night 583 01:02:01,615 --> 01:02:06,843 They have served the dark will of Persian kings for 500 years. 584 01:02:06,951 --> 01:02:09,349 Eyes as dark as night. 585 01:02:09,453 --> 01:02:11,517 Teeth filed to fangs 586 01:02:13,582 --> 01:02:15,898 Soulless 587 01:02:23,263 --> 01:02:28,72 The personal guard to King Xerxes himself . The Persian warrior elite. 588 01:02:29,808 --> 01:02:32,996 The deadliest fighting force in all of Asia 589 01:02:33,685 --> 01:02:35,834 The Immortals 590 01:02:43,947 --> 01:02:47,427 The god-king has betrayed a fatal flaw. 591 01:02:47,866 --> 01:02:49,681 Hubris 592 01:02:51,871 --> 01:02:54,685 Easy to taunt, easy to trick. 593 01:02:55,293 --> 01:02:57,811 Before wounds and weariness have taken their toll... 594 01:02:57,921 --> 01:03:01,524 ...the mad king throws the best he has at us. 595 01:03:01,964 --> 01:03:03,695 Xerxes has taken the bait. 596 01:03:03,799 --> 01:03:05,697 Spartans, push! 597 01:03:16,311 --> 01:03:17,959 Immortals 598 01:03:18,356 --> 01:03:21,379 We put their name to the test. 599 01:04:05,527 --> 01:04:07,9 Father! 600 01:05:52,634 --> 01:05:53,949 My king! 601 01:07:06,666 --> 01:07:08,689 Arcadians, now! 602 01:07:10,922 --> 01:07:13,777 Go! Show the Spartans what we can do 603 01:07:14,299 --> 01:07:15,781 Go! 604 01:07:25,144 --> 01:07:27,125 They shout and curse 605 01:07:27,231 --> 01:07:30,459 ...stabbing wildly, more brawlers than warriors. 606 01:07:31,568 --> 01:07:34,173 They make a wondrous mess of things 607 01:07:35,154 --> 01:07:37,968 Brave amateurs, they do their part. 608 01:08:25,537 --> 01:08:27,477 Immortals 609 01:08:27,581 --> 01:08:30,229 They fail our king's test. 610 01:08:30,335 --> 01:08:33,357 And a man who fancies himself a god. 611 01:08:34,6 --> 01:08:39,27 feels a very human chill crawl up his spine. 612 01:08:46,57 --> 01:08:48,247 To our king! 613 01:08:48,560 --> 01:08:50,624 And our honored dead 614 01:08:50,732 --> 01:08:53,582 Whom will Xerxes dare to send next? Whom?! 615 01:08:53,858 --> 01:08:56,630 There's nothing that can stop us now! 616 01:08:57,447 --> 01:09:01,49 Even the king allows himself to hope for more than glory. 617 01:09:01,157 --> 01:09:04,555 Such mad hope, but there it is 618 01:09:04,913 --> 01:09:10,392 Against Asia's endless hordes, against all odds, we can do it. 619 01:09:10,499 --> 01:09:13,272 We can hold the Hot Gates 620 01:09:13,376 --> 01:09:15,566 We can win 621 01:09:23,94 --> 01:09:24,910 Dawn 622 01:09:25,473 --> 01:09:29,580 Whips crack. Barbarians howl. 623 01:09:29,685 --> 01:09:33,625 Those behind cry, "Forward! 624 01:09:35,441 --> 01:09:39,298 Those in front cry, "Back! 625 01:09:45,369 --> 01:09:47,929 Our eyes bear witness to the grotesque spectacle 626 01:09:48,40 --> 01:09:52,223 coughed forth from the darkest comer of Xerxes' empire. 627 01:10:42,382 --> 01:10:43,988 When muscle failed. 628 01:10:44,343 --> 01:10:47,74 they turned to their magic 629 01:10:48,58 --> 01:10:52,910 One hundred nations descend upon us, the armies of all Asia. 630 01:10:53,21 --> 01:10:57,540 Funneled into this narrow corridor, their numbers count for nothing. 631 01:11:31,849 --> 01:11:33,871 They fall by the hundreds 632 01:11:33,980 --> 01:11:39,664 We send the severed bodies and the fragile hearts back to Xerxes' feet. 633 01:11:56,208 --> 01:12:00,437 King Xerxes is displeased with his generals. 634 01:12:00,544 --> 01:12:03,192 He disciplines them 635 01:12:20,24 --> 01:12:24,460 Xerxes dispatches his monsters from half the world away. 636 01:12:35,370 --> 01:12:37,559 They're clumsy beasts 637 01:12:37,665 --> 01:12:40,103 and the piled Persian dead are slippery. 638 01:13:16,456 --> 01:13:18,972 -You still here? -Somebody's gotta watch your back 639 01:13:19,81 --> 01:13:20,728 Not now, I'm a little busy 640 01:14:00,955 --> 01:14:03,521 Regroup! 641 01:14:06,669 --> 01:14:08,359 Astinos! 642 01:14:08,504 --> 01:14:10,278 My son! 643 01:14:19,140 --> 01:14:20,872 Astinos! 644 01:14:20,975 --> 01:14:23,792 NO! 645 01:14:47,1 --> 01:14:49,191 Day wears on 646 01:14:49,462 --> 01:14:51,694 We lose few. 647 01:14:51,800 --> 01:14:55,69 but each felled is a friend, or dearest blood. 648 01:14:57,224 --> 01:15:01,200 And upon seeing the headless body of his own young son... 649 01:15:01,308 --> 01:15:03,247 the captain breaks rank. 650 01:15:03,352 --> 01:15:06,834 He goes wild, blood-drunk. 651 01:15:31,381 --> 01:15:33,942 The captain's cries of pain at the loss of his son... 652 01:15:34,52 --> 01:15:37,861 are more frightening to the enemy than the deepest battle drums. 653 01:15:37,972 --> 01:15:42,32 It takes three men to restrain him and bring him back to our own. 654 01:15:42,307 --> 01:15:44,705 The day is ours 655 01:15:45,60 --> 01:15:47,792 No songs are sung 656 01:16:27,814 --> 01:16:32,498 Your gods were cruel to shape you so, friend Ephialtes. 657 01:16:34,818 --> 01:16:36,173 The Spartans, too 658 01:16:36,862 --> 01:16:39,843 were cruel to reject you 659 01:16:42,617 --> 01:16:45,99 But I am kind 660 01:16:51,543 --> 01:16:53,731 Everything you could ever desire 661 01:16:54,922 --> 01:16:56,734 every happiness you can imagine 662 01:16:58,887 --> 01:17:03,530 ...every pleasure your fellow Greeks and your false gods have denied you. 663 01:17:04,305 --> 01:17:06,620 I will grant you 664 01:17:07,808 --> 01:17:10,290 For I am kind 665 01:17:24,161 --> 01:17:27,556 Embrace me as your king and as your god. 666 01:17:28,621 --> 01:17:30,395 Yes 667 01:17:31,795 --> 01:17:36,646 Lead my soldiers to the hidden path that enters behind the cursed Spartans 668 01:17:36,755 --> 01:17:39,68 and your joys will be endless 669 01:17:47,473 --> 01:17:50,706 Yes! I want it all 670 01:17:51,60 --> 01:17:54,710 Wealth. Women 671 01:17:56,649 --> 01:17:58,421 And one more thing 672 01:18:01,529 --> 01:18:04,261 I want a uniform 673 01:18:08,702 --> 01:18:10,434 Done 674 01:18:12,39 --> 01:18:13,771 You will find 675 01:18:14,333 --> 01:18:16,315 I am kind 676 01:18:17,381 --> 01:18:21,692 Unlike the cruel Leonidas, who demanded that you stand 677 01:18:23,718 --> 01:18:25,491 I require only 678 01:18:26,179 --> 01:18:27,660 that you kneel 679 01:18:55,249 --> 01:18:57,272 Beautiful night 680 01:18:58,631 --> 01:19:02,692 Yes, but I did not ask you here for small talk, Theron. 681 01:19:03,258 --> 01:19:05,447 You can be sure of that 682 01:19:06,762 --> 01:19:09,492 You never spared words with me 683 01:19:10,17 --> 01:19:13,328 Can I offer you something? A drink, perhaps? 684 01:19:13,434 --> 01:19:15,332 Is it poison? 685 01:19:15,689 --> 01:19:18,499 I'm sorry to disappoint you it's only water. 686 01:19:28,244 --> 01:19:31,470 I'm told it's been arranged for you to go before the council. 687 01:19:32,77 --> 01:19:33,851 Yes 688 01:19:34,0 --> 01:19:37,392 I need your help in winning votes to send the army north to our king 689 01:19:37,916 --> 01:19:39,607 Yes 690 01:19:40,214 --> 01:19:42,856 I can see it, the two of us standing together 691 01:19:42,966 --> 01:19:47,362 Me, politician. You, warrior. Our voices as one. 692 01:19:48,637 --> 01:19:50,200 But why would I want to do that? 693 01:19:51,101 --> 01:19:55,117 It proves you care for a king who right now fights for the very water we drink. 694 01:19:55,392 --> 01:19:57,41 True 695 01:19:57,354 --> 01:20:00,43 But this is politics, not war 696 01:20:00,315 --> 01:20:01,879 Leonidas is an idealist 697 01:20:02,237 --> 01:20:06,212 I know your kind too well. You send men to slaughter for your own gain. 698 01:20:06,325 --> 01:20:11,301 Your husband, our king, has taken 300 of our finest to slaughter 699 01:20:11,412 --> 01:20:16,97 He's broken our laws and left without the counciI‘s consent 700 01:20:16,541 --> 01:20:19,603 -I'm simply a realist. -You're an opportunist 701 01:20:20,506 --> 01:20:24,898 You're as foolish as Leonidas if you think men don't have a price in this world. 702 01:20:25,10 --> 01:20:29,611 All men are not created equal. That's the Spartan code, my little queen 703 01:20:33,223 --> 01:20:35,704 I admire your passion 704 01:20:36,976 --> 01:20:38,748 But don't think that you 705 01:20:39,145 --> 01:20:41,543 A WOMAN, EVEN A QUEEN 706 01:20:41,651 --> 01:20:45,627 can walk into the council chamber and sway the minds of men. 707 01:20:45,735 --> 01:20:48,258 I own that chamber 708 01:20:48,363 --> 01:20:50,468 as if it were built with these hands 709 01:20:54,872 --> 01:20:58,475 I could crush the life out of you right now 710 01:20:59,502 --> 01:21:03,228 You will go before the council, but your words will fall on deaf ears 711 01:21:03,340 --> 01:21:09,150 Leonidas will receive no reinforcements and if he returns, without my help... 712 01:21:09,259 --> 01:21:12,282 he will go to jail or worse 713 01:21:15,974 --> 01:21:17,496 Do you love your Sparta? 714 01:21:17,933 --> 01:21:19,707 Yes 715 01:21:19,812 --> 01:21:22,125 -And your king? -I do. 716 01:21:27,905 --> 01:21:31,674 Your husband fights for his land and his love. 717 01:21:32,282 --> 01:21:34,637 What do you have to offer 718 01:21:35,372 --> 01:21:38,388 ...in retum for my word that I'II help you send our army north? 719 01:21:42,293 --> 01:21:45,22 What does a realist want with his queen? 720 01:21:49,590 --> 01:21:51,363 I think you know 721 01:22:05,774 --> 01:22:08,505 This will not be over quickly 722 01:22:09,485 --> 01:22:12,50 You will not enjoy this 723 01:22:12,530 --> 01:22:14,845 I'm not your king 724 01:22:39,598 --> 01:22:41,455 Dilios 725 01:22:43,396 --> 01:22:47,500 I trust that scratch hasn't made you useless? 726 01:22:47,607 --> 01:22:50,713 Hardly, my lord. It's just an eye 727 01:22:50,821 --> 01:22:54,48 The gods saw fit to grace me with a spare. 728 01:22:55,865 --> 01:22:57,888 My captain? 729 01:22:59,119 --> 01:23:02,975 Curses the gods and mourns alone 730 01:23:04,873 --> 01:23:06,897 Leonidas! 731 01:23:08,46 --> 01:23:11,106 We are undone. Undone, I tell you. Destroyed 732 01:23:11,214 --> 01:23:12,736 Daxos, calm yourself 733 01:23:12,845 --> 01:23:16,485 Our hunchback traitor led Xerxes' Immortals to the hidden goat path behind us. 734 01:23:16,847 --> 01:23:19,740 The Phocians you posted there were scattered without a fight. 735 01:23:19,851 --> 01:23:25,119 -This battle is over, Leonidas. -This battle is over when I say it is over 736 01:23:25,232 --> 01:23:29,666 By morning, the Immortals will surround us . The Hot Gates will fall. 737 01:23:30,233 --> 01:23:34,674 Spartans! Prepare for glory! 738 01:23:34,779 --> 01:23:38,52 Glory? Have you gone mad? 739 01:23:38,158 --> 01:23:39,762 There is no glory to be had now 740 01:23:40,327 --> 01:23:43,975 Only retreat or surrender. Or death 741 01:23:44,82 --> 01:23:47,310 Well, that's an easy choice for us, Arcadian. 742 01:23:47,419 --> 01:23:52,982 Spartans never retreat. Spartans never surrender 743 01:23:53,548 --> 01:23:55,696 Go spread the word 744 01:23:55,885 --> 01:23:59,613 Let every Greek assembled know the truth of this. 745 01:23:59,722 --> 01:24:02,618 Let each among them search his own soul. 746 01:24:04,226 --> 01:24:08,457 And while you're at it, search your own 747 01:24:15,904 --> 01:24:18,218 My men will leave with me 748 01:24:23,494 --> 01:24:25,808 Godspeed, Leonidas 749 01:24:32,44 --> 01:24:33,693 Children! 750 01:24:34,588 --> 01:24:35,986 Children 751 01:24:36,966 --> 01:24:39,31 Gather round 752 01:24:40,845 --> 01:24:44,160 No retreat, no surrender 753 01:24:44,265 --> 01:24:48,206 That is Spartan law 754 01:24:48,396 --> 01:24:53,501 And by Spartan law, we will stand and fight 755 01:24:53,607 --> 01:24:55,673 and die 756 01:24:59,72 --> 01:25:02,638 A new age has begun 757 01:25:04,285 --> 01:25:07,517 An age of freedom 758 01:25:08,498 --> 01:25:12,229 And all will know that 300 Spartans 759 01:25:12,335 --> 01:25:15,691 gave their last breath to defend it 760 01:25:35,899 --> 01:25:37,714 My friend 761 01:25:41,199 --> 01:25:46,846 I have lived my entire life without regret until now. 762 01:25:50,167 --> 01:25:56,146 It's not that my son gave up his life for his country 763 01:25:58,7 --> 01:26:01,902 It's just that I never told him that I loved him the most. 764 01:26:03,470 --> 01:26:06,409 That he stood by me with honor 765 01:26:07,765 --> 01:26:10,746 That he was all that was best in me 766 01:26:19,819 --> 01:26:22,424 My heart is broken for your loss 767 01:26:23,71 --> 01:26:24,845 Heart? 768 01:26:29,871 --> 01:26:33,19 I have filled my heart 769 01:26:33,123 --> 01:26:34,938 with hate 770 01:26:39,4 --> 01:26:40,736 Good 771 01:26:49,806 --> 01:26:51,705 Dilios 772 01:26:53,352 --> 01:26:55,542 Iet's take a walk 773 01:26:56,939 --> 01:26:59,87 Yes, my lord 774 01:27:01,403 --> 01:27:04,133 But, sire, I am fit and ready for battle 775 01:27:04,239 --> 01:27:07,470 That you are, one of the finest 776 01:27:07,702 --> 01:27:11,346 But you have another talent unlike any other Spartan. 777 01:27:14,0 --> 01:27:17,477 You will deliver my final orders to the council... 778 01:27:17,585 --> 01:27:20,150 with force and verve 779 01:27:22,590 --> 01:27:24,946 Tell them our story 780 01:27:25,53 --> 01:27:29,657 Make every Greek know what happened here. 781 01:27:30,431 --> 01:27:33,120 You'll have a grand tale to tell 782 01:27:34,852 --> 01:27:36,625 A tale of victory 783 01:27:37,229 --> 01:27:38,836 Victory 784 01:27:42,818 --> 01:27:44,883 Yes, my lord 785 01:27:50,493 --> 01:27:52,932 Sire, any message...? 786 01:27:55,748 --> 01:27:57,187 For the queen? 787 01:28:19,564 --> 01:28:22,45 None that need be spoken 788 01:28:37,122 --> 01:28:39,562 Hundreds leave 789 01:28:40,167 --> 01:28:42,649 A handful stay. 790 01:28:47,758 --> 01:28:50,448 Only one looks back. 791 01:29:00,687 --> 01:29:02,961 Spartans! 792 01:29:03,984 --> 01:29:07,214 Ready your breakfast and eat hearty 793 01:29:07,320 --> 01:29:11,302 for tonight we dine in hell! 794 01:29:20,124 --> 01:29:22,855 May I give the floor now 795 01:29:22,962 --> 01:29:27,441 .to the wife of Leonidas and queen of Sparta. 796 01:29:39,102 --> 01:29:40,914 -What's this? -This is nothing 797 01:29:41,19 --> 01:29:42,917 Councilmen 798 01:29:43,24 --> 01:29:46,836 ...I stand before you not only as your queen 799 01:29:47,652 --> 01:29:50,466 I come to you as a mother 800 01:29:51,656 --> 01:29:54,137 I come to you as a wife 801 01:29:55,869 --> 01:29:58,474 I come to you as a Spartan woman 802 01:30:03,418 --> 01:30:06,565 I come to you with great humility 803 01:30:09,924 --> 01:30:12,404 I am not here to represent Leonidas 804 01:30:12,512 --> 01:30:15,323 His actions speak louder than my words ever could 805 01:30:15,598 --> 01:30:18,75 I am here for all those voices which cannot be heard. 806 01:30:18,183 --> 01:30:20,788 Mothers, daughters, fathers, sons 807 01:30:20,895 --> 01:30:23,914 Three hundred families that bleed for our rights.. 808 01:30:24,274 --> 01:30:27,543 .and for the very principles this room was built upon. 809 01:30:28,109 --> 01:30:30,256 We are at war, gentlemen 810 01:30:30,615 --> 01:30:33,214 We must send the entire Spartan army to aid our king... 811 01:30:33,326 --> 01:30:36,509 in the preservation of not just ourselves but of our children. 812 01:30:36,995 --> 01:30:40,180 Send the army for the preservation of liberty 813 01:30:40,287 --> 01:30:42,685 Send it for justice 814 01:30:42,790 --> 01:30:44,521 Send it for law and order 815 01:30:44,958 --> 01:30:47,231 Send it for reason 816 01:30:47,338 --> 01:30:51,526 But most importantly, send our army for hope 817 01:30:51,636 --> 01:30:55,236 Hope that a king and his men have not been wasted to the pages of history. 818 01:30:56,12 --> 01:30:59,534 That their courage bonds us together 819 01:30:59,767 --> 01:31:03,36 That we are made stronger by their actions... 820 01:31:03,980 --> 01:31:08,124 and that your choices today reflect their bravery. 821 01:31:09,983 --> 01:31:11,714 Three hundred 822 01:31:13,987 --> 01:31:15,885 We must send them 823 01:31:19,618 --> 01:31:21,517 Moving 824 01:31:21,787 --> 01:31:24,727 eloquent, passionate 825 01:31:25,87 --> 01:31:29,311 But it doesn't change the fact that your husband has brought war upon us 826 01:31:29,422 --> 01:31:31,899 You are wrong. Xerxes brought it forth 827 01:31:32,8 --> 01:31:34,568 ...and before that, his father Darius at Marathon 828 01:31:34,675 --> 01:31:36,447 The Persians will not stop 829 01:31:36,555 --> 01:31:39,990 until the only shelter we will find is rubble and chaos. 830 01:31:40,349 --> 01:31:44,119 This chamber needs no history lesson, my queen 831 01:31:44,562 --> 01:31:46,831 Then what is the lesson you would like to leave? 832 01:31:46,938 --> 01:31:49,84 Shall I begin to enumerate all of them? 833 01:31:49,440 --> 01:31:52,922 Honor. Duty. Glory 834 01:31:53,153 --> 01:31:58,260 You speak of honor, duty and glory? 835 01:31:59,491 --> 01:32:00,763 But what of adultery? 836 01:32:00,869 --> 01:32:03,432 How dare you. How dare I? 837 01:32:03,787 --> 01:32:06,852 Watch her carefully 838 01:32:06,957 --> 01:32:09,980 She is a trickster in true form 839 01:32:10,89 --> 01:32:13,315 Do not play with the members of this sacred chamber, my queen 840 01:32:13,424 --> 01:32:16,610 Just hours ago, you offered yourself to me 841 01:32:16,720 --> 01:32:21,198 Were I a weaker man, I would have her scent on me still 842 01:32:21,307 --> 01:32:24,368 -This is outrage. -Oh, the hypocrite speaks! 843 01:32:24,478 --> 01:32:27,536 Did you not receive a similar payment which you took... 844 01:32:27,648 --> 01:32:30,956 in exchange for her having an audience with these noble men? 845 01:32:31,65 --> 01:32:32,878 -That is a lie -Is it? 846 01:32:32,987 --> 01:32:36,795 Was he not, by your invitation, asked to come to the king's bedchamber? 847 01:32:37,283 --> 01:32:41,968 The very bed where you attempted to negotiate with me so vigorously? 848 01:32:44,581 --> 01:32:48,99 You look shocked. A bribe of the flesh, gentlemen 849 01:32:48,209 --> 01:32:51,562 ...while her husband promotes anarchy and war 850 01:32:54,421 --> 01:32:55,693 He speaks truth 851 01:32:56,259 --> 01:32:59,485 Words escape even the most cunning tongue 852 01:32:59,593 --> 01:33:01,740 my little whore queen 853 01:33:06,434 --> 01:33:08,331 What queen-like behavior 854 01:33:09,939 --> 01:33:13,166 Remove her from this chamber before she infects us further... 855 01:33:13,274 --> 01:33:16,338 with her inglorious and shabby self 856 01:33:23,75 --> 01:33:24,721 This will not be over quickly 857 01:33:25,996 --> 01:33:29,600 You will not enjoy this. I am not your queen. 858 01:33:51,686 --> 01:33:53,710 Traitor 859 01:33:54,148 --> 01:33:59,49 Traitor! Traitor! Traitor! 860 01:33:59,235 --> 01:34:01,551 Traitor! 861 01:34:38,528 --> 01:34:44,592 Leonidas, my compliments and congratulations. 862 01:34:44,701 --> 01:34:48,428 You surely have turned calamity into victory. 863 01:34:48,536 --> 01:34:51,600 Despite your insufferable arrogance 864 01:34:51,709 --> 01:34:55,934 ...the god-king has come to admire Spartan valor and fighting skill 865 01:34:56,627 --> 01:34:58,65 You will make a mighty ally 866 01:34:58,170 --> 01:34:59,943 Yield, Leonidas 867 01:35:01,49 --> 01:35:03,988 Use your reason. Think of your men 868 01:35:06,761 --> 01:35:08,451 I beg you 869 01:35:08,973 --> 01:35:10,995 Listen to your fellow Greek 870 01:35:11,102 --> 01:35:14,871 He can attest to the divine one's generosity 871 01:35:14,982 --> 01:35:19,501 Despite your several insults, despite your horrid blasphemies 872 01:35:20,361 --> 01:35:23,630 ...the lord of hosts is prepared to forgive all 873 01:35:23,780 --> 01:35:26,886 and more, to reward your service 874 01:35:27,74 --> 01:35:28,471 You fight for your lands 875 01:35:29,117 --> 01:35:31,15 Keep them 876 01:35:31,662 --> 01:35:33,685 You fight for Sparta 877 01:35:33,792 --> 01:35:37,851 She will be wealthier and more powerful than ever before. 878 01:35:38,2 --> 01:35:39,982 You fight for your kingship 879 01:35:40,840 --> 01:35:43,859 You will be proclaimed warlord of all Greece... 880 01:35:43,969 --> 01:35:48,321 ...answerable only to the one true master of the world 881 01:35:48,638 --> 01:35:53,453 Leonidas, your victory will be complete 882 01:35:53,559 --> 01:35:56,206 if you but lay down your arms 883 01:35:56,312 --> 01:35:59,543 and kneel to holy Xerxes 884 01:36:29,973 --> 01:36:34,993 lt's been more than 30 years since the wolf in the winter cold. 885 01:36:35,102 --> 01:36:39,706 And now, as then, it's not fear that grips him. 886 01:36:39,816 --> 01:36:45,45 ...only restlessness. A heightened sense of things. 887 01:36:45,780 --> 01:36:50,633 The seaborne breeze coolly kissing the sweat at his chest and neck. 888 01:36:50,740 --> 01:36:52,304 Gulls cawing 889 01:36:52,412 --> 01:36:56,722 ...complaining even as they feast on the thousands of floating dead. 890 01:36:58,250 --> 01:37:03,397 The steady breathing of the 300 at his back.. 891 01:37:04,90 --> 01:37:07,609 ...ready to die for him without a moments pause 892 01:37:10,177 --> 01:37:11,574 Every one of them 893 01:37:13,13 --> 01:37:14,994 ready to die 894 01:37:30,447 --> 01:37:33,429 His helmet is stifling 895 01:37:54,54 --> 01:37:56,953 His shield is heavy. 896 01:38:04,522 --> 01:38:05,962 Your spear 897 01:38:14,699 --> 01:38:16,180 You there 898 01:38:16,576 --> 01:38:18,641 Ephialtes 899 01:38:23,667 --> 01:38:25,981 May you live forever 900 01:38:33,343 --> 01:38:35,699 Leonidas, your spear 901 01:39:42,870 --> 01:39:44,560 Steliosl 902 01:39:54,507 --> 01:39:56,155 Slaughter them! 903 01:39:59,471 --> 01:40:01,118 His helmet was stifling 904 01:40:01,224 --> 01:40:04,411 It narrowed his vision and he must see far. 905 01:40:05,687 --> 01:40:09,583 His shield was heavy. It threw him off balance 906 01:40:09,690 --> 01:40:13,422 and his target is far away. 907 01:41:17,928 --> 01:41:22,571 The old ones say we Spartans are descended from Hercules himself 908 01:41:23,975 --> 01:41:28,370 Bold Leonidas gives testament to our bloodline. 909 01:41:28,477 --> 01:41:32,668 His roar is long and loud. 910 01:42:02,718 --> 01:42:04,366 My king 911 01:42:16,567 --> 01:42:20,257 It's an honor to die at your side 912 01:42:21,780 --> 01:42:26,345 It's an honor to have lived at yours 913 01:42:47,180 --> 01:42:49,370 My queen! 914 01:42:57,523 --> 01:42:59,338 My wife 915 01:43:10,703 --> 01:43:12,602 My love 916 01:45:38,935 --> 01:45:41,125 'Remember us 917 01:45:42,731 --> 01:45:46,253 As simple an order as a king can give 918 01:45:47,736 --> 01:45:51,9 'Remember why we died. 919 01:45:52,950 --> 01:45:57,56 For he did not wish tribute or song 920 01:45:58,832 --> 01:46:03,102 ...nor monuments, nor poems of war and valor 921 01:46:05,879 --> 01:46:08,277 His wish was simple 922 01:46:13,553 --> 01:46:15,701 Remember us 923 01:46:16,681 --> 01:46:18,454 he said to me 924 01:46:20,59 --> 01:46:22,332 That was his hope 925 01:46:22,481 --> 01:46:26,293 Should any free soul come across that place 926 01:46:26,985 --> 01:46:30,381 ...in all the countless centuries yet to be... 927 01:46:30,737 --> 01:46:33,385 may all our voices 928 01:46:33,492 --> 01:46:37,638 ...whisper to you from the ageless stones. 929 01:46:38,537 --> 01:46:42,227 Go tell the Spartans, passerby. 930 01:46:42,499 --> 01:46:48,441 that here, by Spartan law, we lie 931 01:46:51,132 --> 01:46:53,905 And so my king died. 932 01:46:54,719 --> 01:46:57,408 and my brothers died. 933 01:46:59,724 --> 01:47:02,247 barely a year ago 934 01:47:06,108 --> 01:47:11,421 Long I pondered my king's cryptic talk of victory. 935 01:47:11,611 --> 01:47:14,300 Time has proven him wise 936 01:47:15,115 --> 01:47:18,221 For from free Greek to free Greek 937 01:47:18,329 --> 01:47:23,15 ...the word was spread that bold Leonidas and his 300 938 01:47:23,122 --> 01:47:25,187 so far from home 939 01:47:25,293 --> 01:47:28,730 _.laid down their lives not just for Sparta... 940 01:47:28,840 --> 01:47:32,691 ...but for all Greece and the promise this country holds 941 01:47:33,553 --> 01:47:38,697 Now, here on this rugged patch of earth called Plataea... 942 01:47:38,805 --> 01:47:43,872 Xerxes' hordes face obliteration! 943 01:47:45,478 --> 01:47:48,918 Just there the barbarians huddle 944 01:47:49,24 --> 01:47:53,964 sheer terror gripping tight their hearts 945 01:47:54,70 --> 01:47:56,51 with icy fingers 946 01:47:56,159 --> 01:47:59,425 ...knowing full well what merciless horrors they suffered 947 01:47:59,535 --> 01:48:02,140 at the swords and spears of 300 948 01:48:03,499 --> 01:48:09,102 Yet they stare now across the plain at 10,000 Spartans... 949 01:48:09,211 --> 01:48:12,567 commanding 30,000 free Greeks! 950 01:48:19,347 --> 01:48:23,284 The enemy outnumber us a paltry three to one. 951 01:48:23,516 --> 01:48:25,580 Good odds for any Greek 952 01:48:26,230 --> 01:48:31,0 This day, we rescue a world from mysticism and tyranny.. 953 01:48:31,111 --> 01:48:35,545 ...and usher in a future brighter than anything we can imagine 954 01:48:39,907 --> 01:48:41,471 Give thanks, men 955 01:48:42,118 --> 01:48:45,933 to Leonidas and the brave 300 956 01:48:46,38 --> 01:48:48,854 To victory! 957 01:56:28,167 --> 01:56:30,232 [ENGLISH]