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The Spartans (2002): Cast

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The Spartans is a 2002 documentary directed by Melanie Archer and Tim Kirby, starring Bettany Hughes. It runs 3 hours.

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The Spartans (2002) movie poster
Runtime
3h (180 min)
Directors
Melanie Archer and Tim Kirby
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Spartans About?

The premise of The Spartans without spoilers.

Chronicles the rise and eventual collapse of one of history’s most extreme societies, built on strict discipline, self‑sacrifice and frugality, where the collective outweighed the individual. Its relentless pursuit of a flawless state and an ideal warrior shaped every facet of life, ultimately leading to its downfall.

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Cast & crew

The Spartans Cast

Bettany Hughes stars in The Spartans. Directed by Melanie Archer and Tim Kirby.

From the directors

More from Melanie Archer and Tim Kirby

More films directed by Melanie Archer and Tim Kirby: Charles R: The Making of a Monarch and Obesity: The Post Mortem.

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FAQ

The Spartans FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Director

Runtime, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Spartans, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Spartans?

The Spartans runs 3 hours (180 minutes).

Who directed The Spartans?

The Spartans was directed by Melanie Archer and Tim Kirby.

More films by Melanie Archer

Who is in the cast of The Spartans?

The Spartans stars Bettany Hughes.

Does The Spartans have a post-credit scene?

No. The Spartans has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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