Movie

Spartacus (1960)

• PG-13
• October 13, 1960
• 3h 17m

• History
• Drama
• Adventure

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

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

Writers

Howard Fast, Dalton Trumbo, Peter Ustinov

Starring

Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, Jean Simmons