300 movie clips: http://j.mp/1BcRqQw BUY THE MOVIE: http://bit.ly/2cEuPdC Don't miss the HOTTEST NEW TRAILERS: http://bit.ly/1u2y6pr CLIP DESCRIPTION: King Leonidas (Gerard Butler) gives the messenger from Xerxes a powerful message of his own. FILM DESCRIPTION: Sin City author Frank Miller's sweeping take on the historic Battle of Thermopylae comes to the screen courtesy of Dawn of the Dead director Zack Snyder. Gerard Butler stars as Spartan King Leonidas and Lena Headey plays Queen Gorgo. The massive army of the Persian Empire is sweeping across the globe, crushing every force that dares stand in its path. When a Persian envoy arrives in Sparta offering King Leonidas power over all of Greece if he will only bow to the will of the all powerful Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro), the strong-willed leader assembles a small army comprised of his empire's best fighters and marches off to battle. Though they have virtually no hope of defeating Xerxes' intimidating battalion, Leonidas' men soldier on, intent on letting it be known they will bow to no man but their king. Meanwhile, back in Sparta, the loyal Queen Gorgo attempts to convince both the skeptical council and the devious Theron (Dominic West) to send more troops despite the fact that many view Leonidas' unsanctioned war march as a serious transgression. As Xerxes' fearsome "immortals" draw near, a few noble Greeks vow to assist the Spartans on the battlefield. When King Leonidas and his 300 Spartan warriors fell to the overwhelming Persian army at the Battle of Thermopylae, the fearless actions of the noble fighters inspired all of Greece to stand up against their Persian enemy and wage the battle that would ultimately give birth to the modern concept of democracy. CREDITS: TM & © Warner Bros. (2006) Cast: Gerard Butler, Lena Headey, Dominic West, Peter Mensah Director: Zack Snyder Producers: Steve Barnett, Mark Canton, Wesley Coller, William Fay, Craig J. Flores, Bernie Goldmann, Scott Mednick, Frank Miller, Gianni Nunnari, Josette Perrotta, Nathalie Peter-Contesse, Jeffrey Silver, Deborah Snyder, Silenn Thomas, Thomas Tull, Ben Waisbren Screenwriters: Zack Snyder, Kurt Johnstad, Michael Gordon, Frank Miller, Lynn Varley WHO ARE WE? The MOVIECLIPS channel is the largest collection of licensed movie clips on the web. Here you will find unforgettable moments, scenes and lines from all your favorite films. Made by movie fans, for movie fans. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR MOVIE CHANNELS: MOVIECLIPS: http://bit.ly/1u2yaWd ComingSoon: http://bit.ly/1DVpgtR Indie & Film Festivals: http://bit.ly/1wbkfYg Hero Central: http://bit.ly/1AMUZwv Extras: http://bit.ly/1u431fr Classic Trailers: http://bit.ly/1u43jDe Pop-Up Trailers: http://bit.ly/1z7EtZR Movie News: http://bit.ly/1C3Ncd2 Movie Games: http://bit.ly/1ygDV13 Fandango: http://bit.ly/1Bl79ye Fandango FrontRunners: http://bit.ly/1CggQfC HIT US UP: Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1y8M8ax Twitter: http://bit.ly/1ghOWmt Pinterest: http://bit.ly/14wL9De Tumblr: http://bit.ly/1vUwhH7
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"This is Sparta." Leonidas whispered calmly
The scariest man in the world needs his wife's approval to kick people down a hole
"This is Sparta", he politely informed the man, not wanting to hurt his feelings.
"Killing a messenger sends a message " -Leonidas
Arguably this movie's most iconic moment, and it exists because Gerard Butler wanted just one take to try the line a bit differently.
He really did respectfully follow the messenger's advice. He stopped, paused and chose carefully his next words and actions
That voice man... Thunderous. Gerard Butler was made for this role.
Truly one of the most well-delivered lines in a movie
“This is Sparta”, He calmly informed the man.
Always stand on the edge of an infinite deep pit when you threaten someone in his own home.
Messenger: "threatens a king and his people in his own home and stands on the edge of a deep pit" "Then proceeds to call him a madman"
"What makes this woman think she can speak among men?" "Because only Spartan women give birth to real men." Leonidas is the living proof of it.
The scene that became legend...and started a very annoying internet meme
This scene really inspired me. I've been kicking people down wells ever since this movie came out.... before I just pushed them with my hands.
"Dear Uncle Xerxes, I hope this letter finds you in the well. I am in The Well too."
-THIS IS SPARTA!!! -Sir, this is a Wendy's.
Notice the nod of approval from his queen. Being on the same page is empowering to both husband and wife.
Love the way he looks at the wife like “Kick him in?” *Nods* “Yeah kick him in” 😂
This scene was actually cool until it turned into a meme
Messenger : Choose your next words carefully, Leonidas Leonidas : **pulls out sword** Messenger : That's not very careful