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Spartacus (Kirk Douglas) is a rebellious slave purchased by Lentulus Batiatus (Sir Peter Ustinov), owner of a school for gladiators. For the entertainment of corrupt Roman Senator Marcus Licinius Crassus (Sir Laurence Olivier), Batiatus' gladiators are to stage a fight to the death.
Spartacus is a 1960 American epic historical drama film directed by Stanley Kubrick and starring Kirk Douglas in the title role, a slave who leads a rebellion against Rome and the events of the Third Servile War.
Mar 1, 2024 · Spartacus, American epic adventure film, released in 1960, that recounts the story of a historical slave uprising (73–71 bce) against Rome. The movie, which starred Kirk Douglas and was directed by Stanley Kubrick , won widespread critical acclaim.
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.
Spartacus is a 1960 American epic historical drama movie directed by Stanley Kubrick and based on the novel of the same name by Howard Fast. The life story of the historical figure Spartacus and the events of the Third Servile War were adapted by Dalton Trumbo as a screenplay .
Cast 117. 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. John Dall. Marcus Publius Glabrus.
Spartacus is a 1960 American epic historical drama film directed by Stanley Kubrick, written by Dalton Trumbo, and based on the 1951 novel of the same title by Howard Fast. It is inspired by the life story of Spartacus, the leader of a slave revolt in antiquity, and the events of the Third Servile War.
