Spartacus
Synopsis
Sentenced to spend out the rest of his adult life laboring in the harsh deserts of Egypt, the Thracian slave Spartacus gets a new lease on life when he is purchased by the obese owner of a Roman gladiator school. Moved by the defiance of an Ethiopian warrior, Draba, Spartacus leads a slave uprising which threatens Rome's status quo. As Spartacus gains sympathy within the Roman Senate, he also makes a powerful enemy in form of Marcus Lucinius Crassus, who makes it a matter of personal honor to crush the rebellion.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Dornhelm
- Screenplay & Story
- Howard Fast, Robert Schenkkan
- Original Title
- Spartacus
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 54m
- Production Studios
- USA Cable Entertainment, Nimar Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Dornhelm
Howard Fast, Robert Schenkkan
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Robert Dornhelm
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Frequently Asked Questions About Spartacus
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What is Spartacus about?
Sentenced to spend out the rest of his adult life laboring in the harsh deserts of Egypt, the Thracian slave Spartacus gets a new lease on life when he is purchased by the obese owner of a Roman gladiator school. Moved by the defiance of an Ethiopian warrior, Draba, Spartacus leads a slave uprising which threatens Rome's status quo. As Spartacus gains sympathy within the Roman Senate, he also makes a powerful enemy in form of Marcus Lucinius Crassus, who makes it a matter of personal honor to crush the rebellion.
Who directed Spartacus?
Spartacus was directed by Robert Dornhelm.
Who stars in Spartacus?
The principal cast of Spartacus includes Goran Višnjić, Alan Bates, Angus Macfadyen, Rhona Mitra, Ian McNeice.
When was Spartacus released and how long is it?
Spartacus was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 2h 54m.
Is Spartacus based on a book or true story?
Spartacus is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Howard Fast".