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1960 · 197 min · PG-13

Spartacus

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 & OppressionPower & CorruptionFate & Destiny
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadEnsemble
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Historical Fiction

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