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Spartacus(1960)
Status: Released
Date: 1960-10-13
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2304 Votes
Time: 3h 17m
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
Budget: $12,000,000.00
Revenue: $60,000,000.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Bryna Productions
Movie: Spartacus
Top 10 Billed Cast
Kirk Douglas
Spartacus
Laurence Olivier
Marcus Licinius Crassus
Jean Simmons
Varinia
Charles Laughton
Sempronius Gracchus
Peter Ustinov
Lentulus Batiatus
John Gavin
Julius Caesar
Tony Curtis
Antoninus
Nina Foch
Helena Glabrus
John Ireland
Crixus
Herbert Lom
Tigranes Levantus
Video Trailer Spartacus
Video: Trailer
Trailer
"I Am Spartacus!"
"Sons and Lovers" and "Spartacus" winning Cinematography Oscars®
"The Apartment" and "Spartacus" winning Art Direction Oscars®
Epic Battle Between Romans And Gladiators - Extended Preview
Gladiator Duel: Spartacus vs. Draba
Jean Simmons Toasts "The One And Only Spartacus"
Kirk Douglas on "Spartacus" at The Last 70mm Film Festival
Michael & Cameron Douglas announce SPARTACUS for AFI Movie Club
Peter Ustinov winning Supporting Actor for "Spartacus"
All 14 videos
Trailer - Trailer
"I Am Spartacus!" - Clip
"Sons and Lovers" and "Spartacus" winning Cinematography Oscars® - Featurette
"The Apartment" and "Spartacus" winning Art Direction Oscars® - Featurette
Epic Battle Between Romans And Gladiators - Extended Preview - Clip
Gladiator Duel: Spartacus vs. Draba - Clip
Jean Simmons Toasts "The One And Only Spartacus" - Featurette
Kirk Douglas on "Spartacus" at The Last 70mm Film Festival - Featurette
Michael & Cameron Douglas announce SPARTACUS for AFI Movie Club - Featurette
Peter Ustinov winning Supporting Actor for "Spartacus" - Featurette
Steven Spielberg On SPARTACUS - Featurette
The Facts of Life and Spartacus Win Costume Design: 1961 Oscars - Featurette
The Last Stand Against Crassus | Extended Preview - Clip
Tom Cruise On Kirk Douglas & SPARTACUS - Featurette
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