• StatusReleased
  • Release Date1960-10-13
  • Runtime197 minutes
  • TaglineThey trained him to kill for their pleasure ... but they trained him a little too well
  • Revenue60,000,000$
  • GenreHistory, War, Drama, Adventure
  • Production
    CompaniesBryna Productions, Universal Pictures
  • Budget12,000,000$

Movie 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.

Casts

Kirk Douglas

Laurence Olivier

Jean Simmons

Charles Laughton

Peter Ustinov

John Gavin

Tony Curtis

Nina Foch

John Ireland

Herbert Lom

John Dall

Woody Strode

Harold J. Stone

Charles McGraw

Joanna Barnes

Peter Brocco

Paul Lambert

Robert J. Wilke

Nick Dennis

John Hoyt

Frederick Worlock