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Spartacus (1960)

"They trained him to kill for their pleasure ... but they trained him a little too well"

7.519603h 17mEN
HistoryWarDramaAdventure

Directed by Stanley Kubrick

Rating

7.5/10

Runtime

3h 17m

Language

EN

Release

October 13, 1960

Director

Stanley Kubrick

Official Trailer

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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 jo...

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

John Gavin

John Gavin

Julius Caesar

Tony Curtis

Tony Curtis

Antoninus

Nina Foch

Nina Foch

Helena Glabrus

John Ireland

John Ireland

Crixus

Herbert Lom

Herbert Lom

Tigranes Levantus

John Dall

John Dall

Marcus Publius Glabrus

Woody Strode

Woody Strode

Draba

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Spartacus (1960), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

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.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Spartacus. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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