1960 · 197 min · PG-13

Spartacus

Name: Spartacus
Genre: History, Drama, Adventure
Released: 1960
Duration: 197 min
Cast: Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, Jean Simmons, Charles Laughton, Peter Ustinov

Directed by Stanley Kubrick · History, Drama, Adventure

Spartacus (1960) is a History film, directed by Stanley Kubrick set in Rome during ancient times. It runs 197 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A biopic, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of freedom & oppression, power & corruption, and fate & destiny run throughout.

Composer

Alex North

Cinematography

Russell Metty

Cast

Kirk DouglasLaurence OlivierJean SimmonsCharles LaughtonPeter UstinovJohn GavinTony CurtisNina Foch

The world of this film

Setting

Where

Rome

Setting

Rural

When

Ancient

Premise & themes

Premise

Biopic

Themes

Freedom & Oppression Power & Corruption Fate & Destiny

Tone

BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist

Solo LeadEnsemble

Pacing

Measured

Based on

Historical Fiction

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The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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