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Spartacus

19603h 17mHistory · War · Drama · Adventure
directed by Stanley Kubrick

“They trained him to kill for their pleasure ... but they trained him a little too well”

7.8 / 10

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.

Cast

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

Average shot length

7.9s per shot

Stanley Kubrick's career average is 11.3s across 13 measured films —see the full picture.