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Spartacus

1960 · 197 min · History

A rebellious slave trained as a gladiator leads a vast uprising against the might of the Roman Republic, marching an army of the freed toward liberty. Stanley Kubrick's grand, stirring historical epic.

Why it’s here

An American epic about slavery and revolt in ancient Italy and Rome.

Runtime
197 min
Genre
History · Drama · Adventure
Mood
thoughtful · dark · adventurous
Entry
challenging
Best for
film history

Content notes: war or political violence · violence or threat Non-exhaustive

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