Spartacus
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Sentenced to spend out the rest of his adult life laboring in the harsh deserts of Egypt, the Thracian slave Spartacus gets a new lease on life when he is purchased by the obese owner of a Roman gladiator school. Moved by the defiance of an Ethiopian warrior, Draba, Spartacus leads a slave uprising which threatens Rome's status quo. As Spartacus gains sympathy within the Roman Senate, he also makes a powerful enemy in form of Marcus Lucinius Crassus, who makes it a matter of personal honor to crush the rebellion.
Spartacus is a 1960 epic action-drama following a Thracian slave who leads a massive rebellion against Rome after being purchased for a gladiator school. Directed by Stanley Kubrick and starring Kirk Douglas, the film chronicles Spartacus's rise from forced labor to revolutionary leader and his clash with the ruthless Marcus Lucinius Crassus. Now available on streaming platforms, it remains one of cinema's most celebrated historical epics.
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Goran VišnjićSpartacus
Alan BatesAntonius Agrippa
Angus MacfadyenMarcus Crassus
Rhona MitraVarinia
Ian McNeiceLentulus Batiatus
James FrainDavid
Henry SimmonsDraba
Ben CrossTitus Glabrus
Ross KempCinna
Georgina RylanceHelena
Richard DillaneJulius Caesar
Paul KynmanCrixus
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Spartacus — frequently asked
When was Spartacus released?
Spartacus was released on March 17, 1960 in theaters.
Who directed and starred in Spartacus?
The film was directed by Stanley Kubrick and stars Kirk Douglas as Spartacus, with Laurence Olivier, Jean Simmons, and Charles Laughton in major supporting roles.
What is Spartacus about?
The film follows a Thracian slave purchased for a Roman gladiator school who leads a slave rebellion against Rome, while facing off against the powerful senator Marcus Lucinius Crassus who is determined to crush the uprising.
Where can I watch Spartacus?
Spartacus is available on various streaming platforms and for digital purchase; availability varies by region and subscription service.
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