They trained him to kill for their pleasure ... but they trained him a little too well
IMDb7.9RT93%MC87/100TMDB7.536
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.
Details
Release date1960-10-13
Runtime197 min
GenresHistory, War, Drama, Adventure
DirectorStanley Kubrick
CastKirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, Jean Simmons, Charles Laughton, Peter Ustinov, John Gavin, Tony Curtis, Nina Foch
ProductionBryna Productions, Universal Pictures
CountriesUnited States of America
LanguagesEnglish
AwardsWon 4 Oscars. 12 wins & 11 nominations total