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China: Man Uses Long Spear to Catch Fish in Fast-Flowing River in Hebei

A man in Mancheng District, Hebei Province, China, was filmed successfully catching a large fish from a rushing river using a long spear on September 15, 2025.

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[Breaking News]Tenjin festival in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan, July 24 Kyodo - Children take part in the "hokonagashi" spear-floating ritual of the annual Tenjin festival in Osaka, western Japan, on July 24, 2025. (Kyodo)

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Tenjin festival in Osaka

Children take part in the "hokonagashi" spear-floating ritual of the annual Tenjin festival in Osaka, western Japan, on July 24, 2025.

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Tenjin festival in Osaka

Children take part in the "hokonagashi" spear-floating ritual of the annual Tenjin festival in Osaka, western Japan, on July 24, 2025.

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Tenjin festival in Osaka

Children take part in the "hokonagashi" spear-floating ritual of the annual Tenjin festival in Osaka, western Japan, on July 24, 2025.

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Behind The Scenes Of The Vatican

Dome of Saint Peter's basilica and Statue of Saint Longinus holding the spear that pierced the side of Jesus, made by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Vatican. April 18, 2014. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240609) -- BEIJING, June 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A man rides his horse to the targets during a spear racing competition in Ghazni City, Afghanistan, June 7, 2024. A traditional spear racing game in east Afghanistan's Ghazni province has attracted numerous locals and tourists to come and watch. It is an annual competition for local horse riders of Ghazni. (Photo by Marjankhil/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240609) -- BEIJING, June 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A man rides his horse to the targets during a spear racing competition in Ghazni City, Afghanistan, June 7, 2024. A traditional spear racing game in east Afghanistan's Ghazni province has attracted numerous locals and tourists to come and watch. It is an annual competition for local horse riders of Ghazni. (Photo by Marjankhil/Xinhua)

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(SP)AFGHANISTAN-GHAZNI-SPEAR RACING

(240608) -- GHAZNI, June 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A man rides his horse to the targets during a spear racing competition in Ghazni City, Afghanistan, June 7, 2024. A traditional spear racing game in east Afghanistan's Ghazni province has attracted numerous locals and tourists to come and watch. It is an annual competition for local horse riders of Ghazni. (Photo by Marjankhil/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(SP)AFGHANISTAN-GHAZNI-SPEAR RACING

(240608) -- GHAZNI, June 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A man rides his horse to the targets during a spear racing competition in Ghazni City, Afghanistan, June 7, 2024. A traditional spear racing game in east Afghanistan's Ghazni province has attracted numerous locals and tourists to come and watch. It is an annual competition for local horse riders of Ghazni. (Photo by Marjankhil/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(SP)AFGHANISTAN-GHAZNI-SPEAR RACING

(240608) -- GHAZNI, June 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A man rides his horse to the targets during a spear racing competition in Ghazni City, Afghanistan, June 7, 2024. A traditional spear racing game in east Afghanistan's Ghazni province has attracted numerous locals and tourists to come and watch. It is an annual competition for local horse riders of Ghazni. (Photo by Marjankhil/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(SP)AFGHANISTAN-GHAZNI-SPEAR RACING

(240608) -- GHAZNI, June 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A man rides his horse to the targets during a spear racing competition in Ghazni City, Afghanistan, June 7, 2024. A traditional spear racing game in east Afghanistan's Ghazni province has attracted numerous locals and tourists to come and watch. It is an annual competition for local horse riders of Ghazni. (Photo by Marjankhil/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(SP)AFGHANISTAN-GHAZNI-SPEAR RACING

(240608) -- GHAZNI, June 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A man rides his horse to the targets during a spear racing competition in Ghazni City, Afghanistan, June 7, 2024. A traditional spear racing game in east Afghanistan's Ghazni province has attracted numerous locals and tourists to come and watch. It is an annual competition for local horse riders of Ghazni. (Photo by Marjankhil/Xinhua)

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(SP)AFGHANISTAN-GHAZNI-SPEAR RACING

(240608) -- GHAZNI, June 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A man rides his horse to the targets during a spear racing competition in Ghazni City, Afghanistan, June 7, 2024. A traditional spear racing game in east Afghanistan's Ghazni province has attracted numerous locals and tourists to come and watch. It is an annual competition for local horse riders of Ghazni. (Photo by Marjankhil/Xinhua)

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(SP)AFGHANISTAN-GHAZNI-SPEAR RACING

(240608) -- GHAZNI, June 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A man rides his horse to the targets during a spear racing competition in Ghazni City, Afghanistan, June 7, 2024. A traditional spear racing game in east Afghanistan's Ghazni province has attracted numerous locals and tourists to come and watch. It is an annual competition for local horse riders of Ghazni. (Photo by Marjankhil/Xinhua)

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(SP)AFGHANISTAN-GHAZNI-SPEAR RACING

(240608) -- GHAZNI, June 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A man rides his horse to the targets during a spear racing competition in Ghazni City, Afghanistan, June 7, 2024. A traditional spear racing game in east Afghanistan's Ghazni province has attracted numerous locals and tourists to come and watch. It is an annual competition for local horse riders of Ghazni. (Photo by Marjankhil/Xinhua)

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Press conference on the Blue Spear mobile anti-ship missile system

09.02.2024, Tallinn. Long-range anti-ship missile system arrives in Estonia. Estonia purchased the Blue Spear, a fifth-generation missile developed by the Israel-Singapore joint company, in 2022, becoming the first country to buy the system. Press conference with Commander of the Estonian Defense Forces, Gen. Martin Herem, Navy Capt. Johan-Elias Seljamaa, deputy commander of the Estonian Navy, Ramil Lipp- armaments category manager at the RKIK, Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

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Press conference on the Blue Spear mobile anti-ship missile system

09.02.2024, Tallinn. Long-range anti-ship missile system arrives in Estonia. Estonia purchased the Blue Spear, a fifth-generation missile developed by the Israel-Singapore joint company, in 2022, becoming the first country to buy the system. Press conference with Commander of the Estonian Defense Forces, Gen. Martin Herem, Navy Capt. Johan-Elias Seljamaa, deputy commander of the Estonian Navy, Ramil Lipp- armaments category manager at the RKIK, Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

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Press conference on the Blue Spear mobile anti-ship missile system

09.02.2024, Tallinn. Long-range anti-ship missile system arrives in Estonia. Estonia purchased the Blue Spear, a fifth-generation missile developed by the Israel-Singapore joint company, in 2022, becoming the first country to buy the system. Press conference with Commander of the Estonian Defense Forces, Gen. Martin Herem, Navy Capt. Johan-Elias Seljamaa, deputy commander of the Estonian Navy, Ramil Lipp- armaments category manager at the RKIK, Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

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Press conference on the Blue Spear mobile anti-ship missile system

09.02.2024, Tallinn. Long-range anti-ship missile system arrives in Estonia. Estonia purchased the Blue Spear, a fifth-generation missile developed by the Israel-Singapore joint company, in 2022, becoming the first country to buy the system. Press conference with Commander of the Estonian Defense Forces, Gen. Martin Herem, Navy Capt. Johan-Elias Seljamaa, deputy commander of the Estonian Navy, Ramil Lipp- armaments category manager at the RKIK, Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

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Press conference on the Blue Spear mobile anti-ship missile system

09.02.2024, Tallinn. Long-range anti-ship missile system arrives in Estonia. Estonia purchased the Blue Spear, a fifth-generation missile developed by the Israel-Singapore joint company, in 2022, becoming the first country to buy the system. Press conference with Commander of the Estonian Defense Forces, Gen. Martin Herem, Navy Capt. Johan-Elias Seljamaa, deputy commander of the Estonian Navy, Ramil Lipp- armaments category manager at the RKIK, Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

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Press conference on the Blue Spear mobile anti-ship missile system

09.02.2024, Tallinn. Long-range anti-ship missile system arrives in Estonia. Estonia purchased the Blue Spear, a fifth-generation missile developed by the Israel-Singapore joint company, in 2022, becoming the first country to buy the system. Press conference with Commander of the Estonian Defense Forces, Gen. Martin Herem, Navy Capt. Johan-Elias Seljamaa, deputy commander of the Estonian Navy, Ramil Lipp- armaments category manager at the RKIK, Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

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CHINA-BEIJING-AMERICAN ARCHITECT-GREAT WALL-DREAM (CN)

(231201) -- BEIJING, Dec. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- American architect Jim Spear is seen at the yard of his home in Mutianyu Village of Huairou District in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 9, 2023. TO GO WITH "Into Chinese Culture: American architect builds dreams under Great Wall" (Photo by Wang Zilu/Xinhua)

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CHINA-BEIJING-AMERICAN ARCHITECT-GREAT WALL-DREAM (CN)

(231201) -- BEIJING, Dec. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 8, 2023 shows the Brickyard Hotel designed by American architect Jim Spear in Beigou Village of Huairou District in Beijing, capital of China. TO GO WITH "Into Chinese Culture: American architect builds dreams under Great Wall" (Photo by Wang Zilu/Xinhua)

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Evangelion spear in western Japan park

Employees of a local ironworking company who helped build a giant replica of a spear featured in the popular anime series "Evangelion" pose next to their work made of scrap metal in a park in Ube, Yamaguchi Prefecture, western Japan, on Oct. 6, 2023. Ube is the hometown of Evangelion director Hideaki Anno.

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Evangelion spear in western Japan park

A giant replica of a spear featured in the popular anime series "Evangelion" is displayed in a park in Ube, Yamaguchi Prefecture, western Japan, on Oct. 6, 2023. Ube is the hometown of Evangelion director Hideaki Anno.

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Chinese Wushu performance welcomed in Albania

STORY: Chinese Wushu performance welcomed in Albania DATELINE: July 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: Tirana CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Wushu performance STORYLINE: A delegation of the Chinese Wushu Association held a Wushu performance in Tirana, capital of Albania, on Saturday and was warmly welcomed by the local audience. Fourteen outstanding athletes including national champions performed traditional Wushu sports such as single whip, mantis boxing, drunken sword, Tai Chi fan, Tai Chi, spear and knife skills, and their wonderful performances won applause from the audience. In his address prior to the start of the performance, charge d'affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Albania Wang Dexin said that the Chinese embassy is willing to work hand in hand with friendly people from all walks of life in Albania to jointly promote the further development of martial arts in the country and make martial arts a new bond for the people of the two countries to enhance understanding and deepen frie

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CHINA-BEIJING-MARTIAL ARTS-POPULARITY (CN)

(230311) -- BEIJING, March 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Li Jinqi (L) practices Qiangshu, spear play, with a member of the martial arts club at Beihang University in Beijing, capital of China, March 11, 2023. TO GO WITH "China Focus: Martial arts growing in popularity among young Chinese" (Xinhua/Yang Shujun)

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Maasai Olympics in Kenya

KIMANA, Kenya - A Maasai warrior throws a spear at the Maasai Olympics, designed to encourage Maasai warriors to prove their bravery and skill by competing for medals instead of through hunting lions, in the village of Kimana, some 220 kilometers southeast of the Kenyan capital Nairobi, on Dec. 13, 2014.

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Anime-themed Japanese sword exhibition to open in Paris

PARIS, France - Visitors look at traditional Japanese swords and replicas of blades that appeared in the animation series "Neon Genesis Evangelion" at an exhibition at the Japan Cultural Institute in Paris, France, on April 29, 2014, a day before the exhibition opens to the public. The "Evangelion and Japanese Swords" show was devised with the Bizen Osafune Japanese Sword Museum in Okayama Prefecture. About 50 sword craftsmen produced pieces inspired by the anime such as "the Spear of Longinus" and the "Magoroku Sword."

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Photos of antigovernment protestors in Bangkok

BANGKOK, Thailand - An antigovernment Buddhist monk holds a bamboo spear in the Ratchaprasong business and shopping district of Bangkok on April 26, 2010, amid reports the government has boosted security forces.

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Gion Matsuri reaches high point with Yamaboko

KYOTO, Japan - The Gion Festival, sponsored by Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto, reaches a high point on July 17 with a parade of Yamaboko (mountain spear) floats. The festival dates back to 869, when 66 tall spears were erected in the Imperial Park to fight a nationwide epidemic. The photo shows the Naginataboko (halberd spear) float leading the parade, which starts from the Shijyokarasuma section of the old Japanese capital.

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An Indonesian master's love for Wushu

STORY: An Indonesian master's love for Wushu DATELINE: March 9, 2022 LENGTH: 00:04:25 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Gogi and his students practicing Wushu 2. SOUNDBITE (English/Chinese): GOGI NEBULANA, Indonesian martial artist STORYLINE: Gogi Nebulana was the first Indonesian to win a gold medal at the World Wushu Championships in Beijing in 2007. He believes that Wushu is more about art, philosophy and science than just fighting. SOUNDBITE (English/Chinese): GOGI NEBULANA, Indonesian martial artist "A lot of people say Wushu is only a dance, but actually Wushu is an art of war. My name is Gogi. My Chinese name is Xu Tianhu. I'm a coach of Harmony Wushu Indonesia. I'm into Wushu because of my father who also likes Wushu. My grandfather liked Wushu as well. My grandpa's father came from China. I started to learn Wushu (when I was)around five years old. I practice broadsword, sword, cudgel, spear and many different weapons. So when I teach the kids, usually per class, I give t

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An Indonesian master's love for Wushu

STORY: An Indonesian master's love for Wushu DATELINE: March 8, 2022 LENGTH: 00:05:55 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Gogi and his students practicing Wushu 2. SOUNDBITE (English/Chinese): GOGI NEBULANA, Indonesian martial artist 3. various of Gogi and his students practicing Wushu STORYLINE: Gogi Nebulana was the first Indonesian to win a gold medal at the World Wushu Championships in Beijing in 2007. He believes that Wushu is more about art, philosophy and science than just fighting. SOUNDBITE (English/Chinese): GOGI NEBULANA, Indonesian martial artist "A lot of people say Wushu is only a dancing, but actually Wushu is an art of war. My name is Gogi. My Chinese name is Xu Tianhu. I'm a coach of Harmony Wushu Indonesia. I'm into Wushu because of my father who also likes Wushu. My grandfather liked Wushu as well. My grandpa's father came from China. I started to learn Wushu around five years old. I practice saber, sword, staff, spear and many different weapons. So when I teach

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Centurion (2010)

Axelle Carolyn Characters: Aeron Film: Centurion (UK/FR 2010) Director: Neil Marshall 15 February 2010 Date: 15 February 2010

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Centurion (2010)

Michael Fassebender & Olga Kurylenko Characters: Etain Film: Centurion (UK/FR 2010) Director: Neil Marshall 15 February 2010 Date: 15 February 2010

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Centurion (2010)

Axelle Carolyn & Olga Kurylenko Characters: Aeron, Etain Film: Centurion (UK/FR 2010) Director: Neil Marshall 15 February 2010 Date: 15 February 2010

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Centurion (2010)

Olga Kurylenko Characters: Etain Film: Centurion (UK/FR 2010) Director: Neil Marshall 15 February 2010 Date: 15 February 2010

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Valhalla Rising (2009)

Mads Mikkelsen Characters: One-Eye Film: Valhalla Rising (2009) Director: Nicolas Winding Refn 04 September 2009 Valhalla Rising (Valhalla Rising, GB/DK 2009, Regie: Nicolas Winding Refn) Mads Mikkelsen (kniend) / DVD-Titel 'Walhalla Rising' / Mann, gefesselt, angekettet / ------- WICHTIG: Nutzung nur redaktionell bei Filmtitelnennung bzw. Berichterstattung ｸber diesen Film. Buch- und Kalendernutzungen nur nach Absprache. --- IMPORTANT: To be used solely for editorial coverage of this specific motion picture/tv programme Date: 04 September 2009

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Outlander (2008)

John Hurt Characters: Rothgar Film: Outlander (USA/FR/DE 2008) Director: Howard Mccain 11 July 2008 Date: 11 July 2008

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The Last Legion (2007)

Iain Glen & Ben Kingsley Characters: Orestes, Ambrosinus Film: The Last Legion (2007) Director: Doug Lefler 19 April 2007 Date: 19 April 2007

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Fearless: Huo Yuan Jia (2006)

Brandon Rhea & Jet Li Characters: Belgian Fighter & Huo Yuanjia Film: Fearless: Huo Yuan Jia (2006) Director: Ronny Yu 26 January 2006 Date: 26 January 2006

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Fearless: Huo Yuan Jia (2006)

Jet Li Characters: Huo Yuanjia Film: Fearless: Huo Yuan Jia (2006) Director: Ronny Yu 26 January 2006 Date: 26 January 2006

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Fearless: Huo Yuan Jia (2006)

Brandon Rhea & Jet Li Characters: Belgian Fighter & Huo Yuanjia Film: Fearless: Huo Yuan Jia (2006) Director: Ronny Yu 26 January 2006 Date: 26 January 2006

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Curse Of The Golden Flower (2006)

Jay Chou Characters: Prince Jai Film: Curse Of The Golden Flower; Man Cheng Jin Dai Huang Jin Jia; Autumn Remembrance; The City Of Gold (MAN CHENG JIN DAI HUANG JIN JIA) Hk/Chn 2006, Director: Yimou Zhang 21 December 2006 Date: 21 December 2006

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Curse Of The Golden Flower (2006)

Jay Chou Characters: Prince Jai Film: Curse Of The Golden Flower; Man Cheng Jin Dai Huang Jin Jia; Autumn Remembrance; The City Of Gold (MAN CHENG JIN DAI HUANG JIN JIA) Hk/Chn 2006, Director: Yimou Zhang 21 December 2006 Date: 21 December 2006

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Captain Alatriste: The Spanish (2006)

Battle Scene Film: Captain Alatriste: The Spanish Musketeer (Alatriste) E 2006, Director: Agustin Diaz Yanes 01 September 2006 Date: 01 September 2006

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Battle Of The Warriors (2006)

Andy Lau Characters: Ge Li Film: Battle Of The Warriors; Mo Gong (Mo gong) Chn/Hk/Kor/Jp 2006, Director: Chi Leung 'Jacob' Cheung 23 November 2006 Date: 23 November 2006

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Battle Of The Warriors (2006)

Andy Lau Characters: Ge Li Film: Battle Of The Warriors; Mo Gong (Mo gong) Chn/Hk/Kor/Jp 2006, Director: Chi Leung 'Jacob' Cheung 23 November 2006 Date: 23 November 2006

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300 (2006)

Gerard Butler Poster Film: 300 (USA 2006) / Comicverfilmung / Based On The Graphic Novel Director: Zack Snyder 09 December 2006 Date: 09 December 2006