1960 · 197 min · PG-13

Spartacus

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

Directed by Stanley Kubrick · History, War, Drama, Adventure

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

Themes of power & corruption and family & loyalty 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

Italy

Setting

Urban Rural Wilderness

When

Ancient

Premise & themes

Themes

Power & CorruptionFamily & Loyalty

Tone

BleakHopeful

Shape

Protagonist

Solo Lead

Pacing

Measured

Based on

Historical Fiction

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The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

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