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Spartacus

Show Type: Movie
Language: English
Genre: Action/Adventure, Biography

    Show description

    Screen legends Kirk Douglas, Tony Curtis and Laurence Olivier highlight an all-star cast in this Academy Award-winning epic about a gladiator whose love for a beautiful slave inspires him to lead a violent rebellion against the decadent Roman Empire. Featuring plenty of muscle and might, this adaptation of Howard Fast's stirring novel won four Academy Awards, including a Best Supporting Acting Oscar for Peter Ustinov. Co-starring Oscar-nominee Jean Simmons

    Show Details

    Cast Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, Peter Ustinov, John Gavin, Jean Simmons
    Director Stanley Kubrick
    Writer Dalton Trumbo
    Produced By Kirk Douglas
    Music By Alex North
    Release Date 7 October 1960 (USA)
    IMDB Rating 8.0/10
    Awards Oscar for Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Peter Ustinov, Best Art Direction: Alexander Golitzen, Eric Orbom, Russell A. Gausman, Julia Heron; Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture
    Nominated For Oscar for Best Film Editing: Robert Lawrence, Best Music: Alex North; BAFTA Awards for Best Film: Stanley Kubrick USA
    Also Known As Spartacus: Rebel Against Rome (USA)
    Trivia The sound of the crowd cheering "Spartacus! Spartacus!" was actually recorded at a football game in Spartan Stadium, home of the Michigan State University Spartans in East Lansing, Michigan.

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