Released:
1960-10-13

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. 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.

Director:
Stanley Kubrick

Runtime:
3h 17min

Genre:
History, War, Drama, Adventure

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