
About
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...
Cast

Kirk Douglas
Spartacus

Laurence Olivier
Marcus Licinius Crassus

Jean Simmons
Varinia

Charles Laughton
Sempronius Gracchus

Peter Ustinov
Lentulus Batiatus

John Gavin
Julius Caesar

Nina Foch
Helena Glabrus

John Ireland
Crixus

Herbert Lom
Tigranes Levantus
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Lists
#683 on 1,000 greatest films They Shoot Pictures, Don't They?
#77 on Empire's 500 Greatest Movies Of All Time Empire
1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die Steven Jay Schneider
Awards
Oscar for Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Color Alexander Golitzen Russell A. Gausman
Oscar for Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Oscar for Best Costume Design, Color Bill Thomas
Oscar for Best Cinematography, Color Russell Metty