Spartacus
- Original title
- Spartacus
- Year
- 1960
- Running time
- 196 min.
- Country
United States
- Director
- Screenwriter
- Dalton Trumbo. Novel: Howard Fast
- Cast
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- Kirk Douglas
- Tony Curtis
- Laurence Olivier
- Peter Ustinov
- Charles Laughton
- Jean Simmons
- John Gavin
- Nina Foch
- Herbert Lom
- John Ireland
- John Dall
- Charles McGraw
- Joanna Barnes
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- Music
- Cinematography
- Producer
- Genre
- Adventure. Action. Drama | Roman Empire. Slavery. Biography. Historical. Epic film
- Movie Groups
- Howard Fast Adaptations
- Synopsis
- Based on the homonymous novel by Howard Fast about the historical life of Spartacus and the Third Servile War. Spartacus (Kirk Douglas) is a rebellious slave who leads a violent revolt against the decadent Roman empire. Word of the rebellion spreads like wildfire, and soon Spartacus' army numbers in the hundreds. They will try to reach the south of Italy so they can go back to their homes.
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- Awards
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1960: 4 Academy Awards: Supp. actor (Ustinov), Cinematography, Art Direction, Costume Design1960: Golden Globes: Best Motion Picture - Drama. 6 nominations including Actor (Olivier)1960: BAFTA Awards: Nominated for Best Film from any Source1960: Writers Guild of America (WGA): Nominated for Best Drama Screenplay
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