Spartacus
"They trained him to kill for their pleasure ... but they trained him a little too well"
Originally released in 1960. Spartacus is a history/war film. directed by Stanley Kubrick. With a runtime of 3h 17m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, and Jean Simmons
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 13, 1960
65 years ago
Runtime
3h 17m
197 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (2,305 votes)
Budget
$12M
Production budget
Box Office
$60M
5.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
John Gavin
as Julius Caesar
Tony Curtis
as Antoninus
Nina Foch
as Helena Glabrus
John Ireland
as Crixus
Herbert Lom
as Tigranes Levantus
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $12,000,000
- Revenue
- $60,000,000
Production Companies
- Bryna Productions
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spartacus about?
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 ot...
Who directed Spartacus?
Spartacus was directed by Stanley Kubrick.
How long is Spartacus?
Spartacus has a runtime of 3 hours and 17 minutes (197 minutes total).
When was Spartacus released?
Spartacus was released on October 13, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Spartacus?
The main cast of Spartacus includes Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, Jean Simmons, Charles Laughton, Peter Ustinov.
Is Spartacus worth watching?
Spartacus has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 2,305 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.