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Spartacus (1960),
Director: Stanley Kubrick, rated PG-13 for
gladiator violence
The finest
cast ever assembled re-lives history's most powerful story of
love and rebellion.
  Starring: Kirk
Douglas, Laurence Olivier, Jean Simmons, Charles Laughton, Peter
Ustinov, John Gavin, Tony Curtis
DML Rating:
★★★★★★★★★★
- perfect
"And
maybe there's no peace in this world, for us or for anyone else,
I don't know. But I do know that,
as long as we live, we must
remain true to ourselves." -
Spartacus
Why watch this?
It's the first great gladiator masterpiece.
Plot Summary:
This is the story of a Thracian slave, Spartacus, sold into
brutal gladiatorial training in the Roman Republic. Witnessing
the cruelty and oppression of his masters, Spartacus inspires
and leads a burgeoning slave rebellion against the might of
Rome. This revolt sparks a major conflict that challenges the
Roman establishment and its ambitious figures vying for power.
Dad's Preview:
This sweeping epic chronicles the life of Spartacus, a slave,
who
becomes a fiery, yet wise, leader. This drama is superb, painful, and
historically interesting. Kirk Douglas carries much of the film,
but Tony Curtis also renders a strong performance as Spartacus'
second in command. This Kubrick
masterpiece garnered four Oscars.
Bryna Productions;
Universal International
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