Spartacus(1960)
“They trained him to kill for their pleasure ... but they trained him a little too well”
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.
Director
Stanley Kubrick
Studio
Bryna Productions
Budget
$12M
Revenue
$60M
Cast
Kirk Douglas
as Spartacus
Laurence Olivier
as Marcus Licinius Crassus
Jean Simmons
as Varinia
Charles Laughton
as Sempronius Gracchus
Peter Ustinov
as Lentulus Batiatus
John Gavin
as Julius Caesar
Tony Curtis
as Antoninus
Nina Foch
as Helena Glabrus
John Ireland
as Crixus
Herbert Lom
as Tigranes Levantus
John Dall
as Marcus Publius Glabrus
Woody Strode
as Draba
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1960
Runtime
3h 17m
Language
English
Rating
7.5 / 10
Budget
$12M
Box Office
$60M
Production Companies
Bryna Productions • Universal Pictures
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Where can I watch Spartacus?▼
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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 and released in 1960. It is a history, war, drama, adventure film.
How long is Spartacus?▼
Spartacus has a runtime of 3 hours and 17 minutes (197 minutes total).
Who stars in Spartacus?▼
The cast of Spartacus includes Kirk Douglas as Spartacus, Laurence Olivier as Marcus Licinius Crassus, Jean Simmons as Varinia, Charles Laughton as Sempronius Gracchus, Peter Ustinov as Lentulus Batiatus and more.
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