Spartacus

Year: 1960

Language: English

Director: Stanley Kubrick

Budget: $12M

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A slave named Spartacus endures harsh training to become a gladiator. He ignites a fierce rebellion against the Roman Republic, challenging the authority of the powerful and ambitious Crassus. As Spartacus’s revolt gains momentum, Crassus sees an opportunity to rise in power by brutally suppressing the uprising and crushing the gladiators' fight for freedom.

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