Spartacus (1960)
They trained him to kill for their pleasure ... but they trained him a little too well
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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Kirk DouglasSpartacus
Laurence OlivierMarcus Licinius Crassus
Jean SimmonsVarinia
Charles LaughtonSempronius Gracchus
Peter UstinovLentulus Batiatus
John GavinJulius Caesar
Nina FochHelena Glabrus
John IrelandCrixus
Herbert LomTigranes Levantus
John DallMarcus Publius Glabrus
Woody StrodeDraba
Harold J. StoneDavidKeywords
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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.
How long is Spartacus?
Spartacus has a runtime of 197 minutes.
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