Spartacus

IMDb 7.5 1960 • 197 min • HistoryWarDramaAdventure

Director

Stanley Kubrick

Country

US

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Kirk Douglas
Kirk Douglas Spartacus
Laurence Olivier
Laurence Olivier Marcus Licinius Crassus
Jean Simmons
Jean Simmons Varinia
Charles Laughton
Charles Laughton Sempronius Gracchus
Peter Ustinov
Peter Ustinov Lentulus Batiatus