Synopsis:
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.
Directed by: | Stanley Kubrick & Anthony Mann |
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Written by: | Peter Ustinov & Dalton Trumbo |
Runtime: | 197 minutes |
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Tagline: | They trained him to kill for their pleasure ... but they trained him a little too well |
Cast:
Kirk Douglas
Spartacus
Spartacus
Laurence Olivier
Marcus Licinius Crassus
Marcus Licinius Crassus
Jean Simmons
Varinia
Varinia
Charles Laughton
Sempronius Gracchus
Sempronius Gracchus
Peter Ustinov
Lentulus Batiatus
Lentulus Batiatus
John Gavin
Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar
Also known as:
- Espartaco