Spartacus
1960
Movie Information
Overview
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.
Release Date
October 13, 1960
Director
Stanley Kubrick
Runtime
3h 17m
Cast
Kirk DouglasLaurence OlivierJean SimmonsCharles LaughtonPeter UstinovJohn GavinTony CurtisNina FochJohn IrelandHerbert Lom
Production
Bryna ProductionsUniversal Pictures
Genres
HistoryWarDramaAdventure