The movie '300' tells the story of 300 Spartans who defended against the Persian masses. It's based on the historical Battle of Thermopylae and known for its stylized action sequences.
"The movie '300' is mentioned in relation to the Spartathlon race, which recreates the run of Pheidippides from Athens to Sparta, as depicted in the film. The speaker references the movie to provide context for the race's historical inspiration."