description Spartacus Overview
Spartacus is a 1960 film depicting the Third Servile War, focusing on the rebellion led by a gladiator against Roman authority. The story involves a group of slaves under Spartacus’s leadership, alongside figures like Crassus and Gracchus, within the context of Roman politics. It was adapted from Howard Fast's novel and features fictional characters such as Varinia and Antoninus.
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info Spartacus Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1960 |
help Spartacus FAQ
Who directed Spartacus and why is Stanley Kubrick mentioned?
Spartacus was released in 1960 and directed by Stanley Kubrick. Kirk Douglas stars as Spartacus and also helped drive the production through his company Bryna Productions.
Is Spartacus based on a real Roman rebellion?
Yes. It is inspired by the Third Servile War, the slave revolt against Rome led by Spartacus in the first century BC.
Who plays Crassus and who plays Varinia in Spartacus?
Laurence Olivier plays Marcus Licinius Crassus. Jean Simmons plays Varinia, with Peter Ustinov as Lentulus Batiatus and Charles Laughton as Gracchus.
Why is Dalton Trumbo important to Spartacus?
Dalton Trumbo wrote the screenplay and received screen credit during the Hollywood blacklist era. The film is often discussed as one of the productions that helped break the blacklist.
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