Spartacus (1960)
They trained him to kill for their pleasure ... but they trained him a little too well
The rebellious Thracian Spartacus, born and raised a slave, is sold to Gladiator trainer Batiatus. After weeks of being trained to kill for the arena, Spartacus turns on his owners and leads the other slaves in rebellion. As the rebels move from town to town, their numbers swell as escaped slaves join their ranks. Under the leadership of Spartacus, they make their way to southern Italy, where they will cross the sea and return to their homes.
Cast
- Kirk Douglas - Spartacus
- Laurence Olivier - Marcus Licinius Crassus
- Jean Simmons - Varinia
- Charles Laughton - Sempronius Gracchus
- Peter Ustinov - Lentulus Batiatus
- John Gavin - Julius Caesar
- Tony Curtis - Antoninus
- Nina Foch - Helena Glabrus
- John Ireland - Crixus
- Herbert Lom - Tigranes Levantus
Screenplay
- Howard Fast (Novel)
- Dalton Trumbo (Screenplay)
- Calder Willingham (Scenario Writer)
- Peter Ustinov (Screenplay)
Themes
American Civil War: Divided States, Roman Empire: Glory and Conquest, Human Rights Violations and Effort for Justice, Ancient Civilizations and Giant Monuments
Keywords
gladiator, roman empire, gladiator fight, slavery, insurgence, ancient rome, historical fiction, torture, ancient world, slave, escaped slave, 1st century
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Spartacus about?
- The rebellious Thracian Spartacus, born and raised a slave, is sold to Gladiator trainer Batiatus. After weeks of being trained to kill for the arena, Spartacus turns on his owners and leads the other slaves in rebellion. As the rebels move from town to town, their numbers swell as escaped slaves join their ranks. Under the leadership of Spartacus, they make their way to southern Italy, where they will cross the sea and return to their homes.
- Who directed Spartacus?
- Spartacus was directed by Stanley Kubrick.
- Who stars in Spartacus?
- Spartacus stars Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, Jean Simmons, Charles Laughton, Peter Ustinov, John Gavin.
- How long is Spartacus?
- Spartacus has a runtime of 3h 17m (197 minutes).
- What genre is Spartacus?
- Spartacus is a History, War, Drama, Adventure film.
- What is the Filmori rating for Spartacus?
- Spartacus has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 1 ratings.
- What is the budget of Spartacus?
- Spartacus had a budget of $12M.
- How much did Spartacus gross?
- Spartacus grossed $60M worldwide.
- Where was Spartacus produced?
- Spartacus was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Spartacus?
- The themes of Spartacus include: American Civil War: Divided States, Roman Empire: Glory and Conquest, Human Rights Violations and Effort for Justice, Ancient Civilizations and Giant Monuments.