Spartacus
“They trained him to kill for their pleasure ... but they trained him a little too well”
Synopsis
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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Top Cast
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Kirk Douglas
Spartacus
Laurence Olivier
Marcus Licinius Crassus
Jean Simmons
Varinia
Charles Laughton
Sempronius Gracchus
Peter Ustinov
Lentulus Batiatus
John Gavin
Julius Caesar
Tony Curtis
Antoninus
Nina Foch
Helena Glabrus
John Ireland
Crixus
Herbert Lom
Tigranes Levantus
John Dall
Marcus Publius Glabrus
Woody Strode
Draba
Harold J. Stone
David
Charles McGraw
Marcellus
Joanna Barnes
Claudia Marius
Peter Brocco
Ramon
Paul Lambert
Gannicus
Robert J. Wilke
Guard captain
Release History & Theatrical Window
Moscow
Festival / Special Debut
April 26, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 7, 2000
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$12M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$60M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5x
+$48M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stanley Kubrick
- Screenplay & Story
- Dalton Trumbo, Peter Ustinov
- Original Score
- Alex North
- Original Title
- Spartacus
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 17m
- Production Budget
- $12M
- Worldwide Gross
- $60M
- Production Studios
- Bryna Productions, Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stanley Kubrick
Dalton Trumbo, Peter Ustinov, Howard Fast, Calder Willingham
Alex North
Russell Metty, Clifford Stine
Robert Lawrence, Irving Lerner
Edward Lewis, Kirk Douglas, Edward Muhl
Department Leadership Roster
Stanley Kubrick
Director
Dalton Trumbo
Screenplay
Edward Lewis
Producer
Alex North
Original Music Composer
Russell Metty
Director of Photography
Robert Lawrence
Editor
Alexander Golitzen
Production Design
Bill Thomas
Costume Design
Fred Valles
Costume Design
Peter Ustinov
Screenplay
Irving Lerner
Editor
Roger K. Furse
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Spartacus
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Spartacus about?
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.
Who directed Spartacus?
Spartacus was directed by Stanley Kubrick.
Who stars in Spartacus?
The principal cast of Spartacus includes Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, Jean Simmons, Charles Laughton, Peter Ustinov.
When was Spartacus released and how long is it?
Spartacus was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 3h 17m.
What was the box office and production budget of Spartacus?
Spartacus had a reported production budget of $12M and grossed $60M at the worldwide box office (5 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Spartacus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Spartacus was composed by Alex North.
Is Spartacus based on a book or true story?
Spartacus is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Howard Fast".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Spartacus?
Spartacus holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).