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Spartacus

1960 197 min History, War, Drama, Adventure

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.

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oscars

4 wins

2 nominations

budget $12,000,000 earnings $60,000,000 return 5.0x

director Stanley Kubrick

writers Dalton Trumbo, Peter Ustinov

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Trailer trailer
The Last Stand Against Crassus | Extended Preview clip
Epic Battle Between Romans And Gladiators - Extended Preview clip
Gladiator Duel: Spartacus vs. Draba clip
Michael & Cameron Douglas announce SPARTACUS for AFI Movie Club featurette
"I Am Spartacus!" clip
"Sons and Lovers" and "Spartacus" winning Cinematography Oscars® featurette
"The Apartment" and "Spartacus" winning Art Direction Oscars® featurette
The Facts of Life and Spartacus Win Costume Design: 1961 Oscars featurette
Peter Ustinov winning Supporting Actor for "Spartacus" featurette
Kirk Douglas on "Spartacus" at The Last 70mm Film Festival featurette
Steven Spielberg On SPARTACUS featurette
Tom Cruise On Kirk Douglas & SPARTACUS featurette
Jean Simmons Toasts "The One And Only Spartacus" featurette

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