Spartacus

Spartacus

1960 · 3h 17m

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Directed by Stanley Kubrick

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.

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Details

Released
13 October 1960
Runtime
3h 17m
Director
Stanley Kubrick
Writers
Dalton Trumbo, Peter Ustinov
Budget
$12,000,000
Box office
$60,000,000
Countries
United States of America
Languages
English
Production
Bryna Productions, Universal Pictures

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Cast

  • Kirk Douglas
  • Laurence Olivier
  • Jean Simmons
  • Charles Laughton
  • Peter Ustinov Won
  • John Gavin
  • Tony Curtis
  • Nina Foch
  • John Ireland
  • Herbert Lom