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Movies: Best "5th century bc" Movies


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300(2007)

R
| 1h 57min | Action, Adventure, War
3.6/5 (with 6,466 votes)

Based on Frank Miller's graphic novel, "300" is very loosely based the 480 B.C. Battle of Thermopylae, where the King of Sparta led his army against the advancing Persians; the battle is said to have inspired all of Greece to band together against the Persians, and helped usher in the world's first democracy.

The Book of Esther(2013)

PG-13
| 1h 30min | TV Movie, Drama, Fantasy
3.1/5 (with 8 votes)

When Ester becomes King Xerxes’ queen, her Cousin Mordecai and that despicable Haman engage in a dangerous game of intrigue for control of the young Persian King Xerxes.

Directed by David A. R. White - With Jen Lilley

The 300 Spartans(1962)

PG
| 1h 54min | History, War, Adventure
3.2/5 (with 58 votes)

Essentially true story of how Spartan king Leonidas led an extremely small army of Greek Soldiers (300 of his personal body guards from Sparta) to hold off an invading Persian army now thought to have numbered 250,000.

One Night with the King(2006)

2h 3min | Drama, History
3.4/5 (with 27 votes)

This amazing biblical drama chronicles the brave and historic legend of Hadassah, a Jewish orphan with exceptional beauty who rises to become Queen Esther of Persia and saves Persian Jews from genocide. By revealing her heritage to the king, Esther thwarts the evil prime minister's plan to annihilate all Jews in the Persian Empire. The annual festival of Purim is inspired by her heroism.

Confucius(2010)

PG-13
| 2h 5min | Drama, History
3.0/5 (with 44 votes)

In 500 B.C., during Chinas famed 'Spring and Autumn Period', Kong Ze (Confucius), a commoner reverred for his outstanding wisdom, is made Minister of Law in the ancient Kingdom of Lu. Under his inspired leadership, Lu ascends to new heights but becomes a target of conquest for the warlike nation of Qi. Threatened with annihilation by their powerful neighbour, a desperate people turn to their greatest teacher to lead their most powerful army. When Confucius delivers a stunning victory against all odds, a jealous aristocracy sets out to destroy him, but they should never under-estimate a remarkable man whose wisdom is more powerful than the sword.

Directed by Hu Mei - With Chow Yun-fat, Zhou Xun, Lu Yi

The Giant of Marathon(1959)

1h 30min | History, Adventure, Drama, War
2.7/5 (with 12 votes)

A Greek soldier leads the fight against an invading Persian army.

Damon and Pythias(1962)

1h 39min | Adventure, History
1.8/5 (with 3 votes)

Damon is a thief who begins to question his beliefs after he meets Pythias, a liberal Athenian who believes all men are brothers.

Confucius(1940)

1h 36min | Drama
3.2/5 (with 2 votes)

The film depicts Confucius's later life, as he traveled across a China divided by war and strife in an ultimately futile effort to teach various warlords and kings his particular philosophy.

Directed by Fei Mu