Spartacus

1960 · Directed by Stanley Kubrick

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.

action drama romance

Cast: Peter Ustinov, John Gavin, Charles Laughton, Jean Simmons, Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, Robert J. Wilke, Herbert Lom, Tony Curtis, Joanna Barnes

Rating: 7.553/10 from 1,750 votes