--- product_id: 264493999 title: "The 300 Spartans [DVD]" price: "KD 4.55" currency: KWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/264493999-the-300-spartans-dvd store_origin: KW region: Kuwait --- # The 300 Spartans [DVD] **Price:** KD 4.55 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The 300 Spartans [DVD] - **How much does it cost?** KD 4.55 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/264493999-the-300-spartans-dvd) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A colourful action film about the Battle Of Thermopylae in 480 B.C. King Leodinas (Richard Egan), with the help of locals, tries to stop the attack of thousands of Persian invaders led by King Xerxes (David Farrar). Review: Streamed on desertcart Prime - In my opinion well worth watching. Review: One of history's greatest moments - I must start by stating that, having been trained in ancient history and classical languages, I can confidently say this is the most accurate retelling of the last stand at Thermopylae that has been filmed to date. Clearly any movie will make certain alterations to historical facts for dramatic purposes - for instance the love affair that forms a subplot to this version - but in this case there is little to undermine the excellence of the production. What also distinguishes this version is the emotional content, as opposed to more modern versions where only the violence of combat seems important. I saw this as a student, and was blolwn away. I saw it again the next night, entranced: this was history brought alive, the stuff from my Greek texts translated into living people and events.To me it was truly inspirational, and encouraged me greatly in the slog of ancient history and classical languages. Sparta to modern eyes may appear as a fascist state devoted to war and brutal training: but the qualities of manliness, heroism, and honour enshrined in the nation's vision of itself and perpetuated in legend shine through this 1962 interpretation. Richard Egan is rather Hollywood as King Leonidas, but this lantern-jawed hulk pulls it off as purely and simply a macho Spartan warrior, devoted to the cult of "come home with your shield, or dead upon it". Ralph Richardson makes a fine Themistocles, the author of the Greeks' ultimate victory over Persia at the Battle of Salamis. A number of the lines are directly traken from the Greek historians, adding authenticity. And I love the marching music of the 300 advance guard as they head for the pass of Thermopylae, where, with a few thousand from other Greek states, they held out for three days against a massive Persian force while awaiting reinforcements. Betrayed by their own countrymen who refuse to send their main army, and by a traitor named Ephialtes, the Spartans finally fall under a deluge of arrows, a heartbreaking and unforgettable scene at the end of the movie. Leonidas had dismissed the surviving allies present, and he and his Spartans took on the final battle alone, keeping their word till the last. The poet Simonides wrote a stirring epitaph on the 300: Go, tell the Spartans, thou that passeth by, That here, obedient to their word, we lie ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 457 Reviews | | Format | PAL | | Manufacturer | 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment | | Number Of Discs | 1 | | Runtime | 1 hour and 54 minutes | ## Images ![The 300 Spartans [DVD] - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71XOC2vVgHL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Streamed on Amazon Prime *by A***S on 26 September 2025* In my opinion well worth watching. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of history's greatest moments *by A***R on 21 September 2014* I must start by stating that, having been trained in ancient history and classical languages, I can confidently say this is the most accurate retelling of the last stand at Thermopylae that has been filmed to date. Clearly any movie will make certain alterations to historical facts for dramatic purposes - for instance the love affair that forms a subplot to this version - but in this case there is little to undermine the excellence of the production. What also distinguishes this version is the emotional content, as opposed to more modern versions where only the violence of combat seems important. I saw this as a student, and was blolwn away. I saw it again the next night, entranced: this was history brought alive, the stuff from my Greek texts translated into living people and events.To me it was truly inspirational, and encouraged me greatly in the slog of ancient history and classical languages. Sparta to modern eyes may appear as a fascist state devoted to war and brutal training: but the qualities of manliness, heroism, and honour enshrined in the nation's vision of itself and perpetuated in legend shine through this 1962 interpretation. Richard Egan is rather Hollywood as King Leonidas, but this lantern-jawed hulk pulls it off as purely and simply a macho Spartan warrior, devoted to the cult of "come home with your shield, or dead upon it". Ralph Richardson makes a fine Themistocles, the author of the Greeks' ultimate victory over Persia at the Battle of Salamis. A number of the lines are directly traken from the Greek historians, adding authenticity. And I love the marching music of the 300 advance guard as they head for the pass of Thermopylae, where, with a few thousand from other Greek states, they held out for three days against a massive Persian force while awaiting reinforcements. Betrayed by their own countrymen who refuse to send their main army, and by a traitor named Ephialtes, the Spartans finally fall under a deluge of arrows, a heartbreaking and unforgettable scene at the end of the movie. Leonidas had dismissed the surviving allies present, and he and his Spartans took on the final battle alone, keeping their word till the last. The poet Simonides wrote a stirring epitaph on the 300: Go, tell the Spartans, thou that passeth by, That here, obedient to their word, we lie ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The original tale of bravery against overwhelming odds. *by B***N on 15 October 2025* The original tale of Leonidas and his three hundred Spartans who stood bravely against the overwhelming might of Xerxes and his Persian horde. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/264493999-the-300-spartans-dvd](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/264493999-the-300-spartans-dvd) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kuwait* *Store origin: KW* *Last updated: 2026-07-22*