Spartacus 1960
“They trained him to kill for their pleasure ... but they trained him a little too well”
What is Spartacus?
"Spartacus" is a historical epic film that tells the story of a Thracian slave. Born and raised a slave, this individual is sold to a trainer of gladiators.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1960
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 197 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 13, 1960
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Bryna Productions, Universal Pictures
- Budget
- $12,000,000
- Revenue
- $60,000,000
- Genres
- History, Drama, Adventure
- Updated
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Overview
"Spartacus" is a historical epic film that tells the story of a Thracian slave. Born and raised a slave, this individual is sold to a trainer of gladiators. The trainer is named Batiatus. After being trained to fight in the arena, the slave turns on their owners and leads a rebellion. The rebels, consisting of escaped slaves, move from town to town, increasing in numbers as more slaves join their cause. Under the leadership of Spartacus, they make their way to southern Italy, where they plan to cross the sea and return to their homes. The film depicts the Thracian slave's journey as a leader of the rebellion against their Roman oppressors.
Should you watch it?
“A Thracian slave leads a massive rebellion against the Roman empire in this epic historical drama.”
- directed by Stanley Kubrick
- features a central performance by Kirk Douglas
- depicts a significant historical uprising
- long runtime of three hours and seventeen minutes
Watch it if you enjoy large-scale historical epics based on the events of the Third Servile War.
The film is rated PG-13 and contains themes of historical conflict and violence.
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Frequently asked questions
Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Stanley Kubrick.
Who plays the lead role?
Kirk Douglas stars in the title role of Spartacus.
What is the film based on?
The movie is an adaptation of the 1951 novel by Howard Fast.
What historical event is depicted?
The film depicts the life of Spartacus and the events of the Third Servile War.
How long is the movie?
The film has a total runtime of three hours and seventeen minutes.