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kim477
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Martin Willer
rated 9

The movie that put Kubrick on the map for the average moviegoer. But there is nothing average about this grand epic, that The Master lifts above the by now trite and tried sword and sandal movies of Hollywood yorn.

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Cast & Crew

Stanley Kubrick
Director
Kenner G. Kemp
As Roman Senator (uncredited)
Dale Van Sickel
As Trainer (uncredited)
Eddie Parker
As Slave (uncredited)
Chuck Roberson
As Slave (uncredited)
Tom Steele
As Gladiator (uncredited)
Tony Curtis
As Antoninus
Sol Gorss
As Slave Leader (uncredited)

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Spartacus, a powerful and compelling historical epic, tells the story of a courageous gladiator who dares to defy the corrupt and decadent Roman Empire. Kirk Douglas stars as Spartacus, a Thracian slave who is sold to a gladiatorial school and rises up against his oppressors, leading a violent revolt that threatens to bring down the entire empire. With its groundbreaking cinematography and powerful performances, Spartacus remains a classic of cinematic storytelling. The film's themes of rebellion, freedom, and the human spirit continue to resonate with audiences today.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Spartacus include Mutiny on the Bounty, The Colossus of Rhodes, Barabbas, Genghis Khan, Constantine and the Cross, Los últimos días de Pompeya.

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Spartacus was released in theaters on February 9, 1962.