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Spartacus

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

Spartacus
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Director
Stanley Kubrick
Runtime
3 h 17 min
Release Date
13 October 1960
Genres
History, War, Drama, Adventure
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.
Podcast Release Date:
Nov 29, 2024

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Kirk Douglas (20,000 Leagues Under The Sea) turns the gladiator games of ancient Rome into a full-fledged slave rebellion in the 1960 epic Spartacus. But can the tough guy compete in an acting arena packed with Oscar-winning heavyweights like Laurence Olivier (Hamlet), Peter Ustinov (Death on the Nile), and Charles Laughton (Mutiny on the Bounty)?  Or is the real star of the show Stanley Kubrick, who graduates from little indie films to helming the biggest Hollywood production of its day? Become a Now Playing Patron this November and Find Out!

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