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200960 minPG-13documentary

7.1/ 10(334 ratings)• TMDB

Battles BC

200960 minPG-13documentary

7.1/ 10(334 ratings)• TMDB

The 2009 series examines key battles in ancient history, featuring gritty visuals and choreographed fight scenes reminiscent of the film 300.

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The 2009 series examines key battles in ancient history, featuring gritty visuals and choreographed fight scenes reminiscent of the film 300.

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Arthur Penn

Arthur Penndirector

Marlon Brando

Marlon Brandocast

Jane Fonda

Robert Redford

Robert Redfordcast

E.G. Marshall

E.G. Marshallcast

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Battles BC is a 2009 documentary series looking at key battles in ancient history. The show was known for its very gritty nature, visual effects similar to the movie 300 and its highly choreographed fight scenes with various weapons.

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