: Filmed in Loutraki, Greece , the production utilized over 2,000 soldiers from the Royal Hellenic Army as extras to create a sense of genuine scale.
Directed by Rudolph Maté, this "sword and sandal" epic is praised for its attempt at historical groundedness compared to its modern successors. The 300 Spartans
While both films dramatize the stand at the "Hot Gates," they differ vastly in tone and intent. : Filmed in Loutraki, Greece , the production