: Set in 73 B.C., it follows a Thracian slave who survives brutal gladiator training only to lead a massive revolt against the Roman Republic.
This "Spartacus HD" story is a sweeping historical drama directed by and starring Kirk Douglas . SpartacusHD
: The film was the highest-grossing movie of 1960 and won four Academy Awards. Its script, written by blacklisted writer Dalton Trumbo, is famous for its "I am Spartacus!" moment and its themes of civil rights and resistance to tyranny. : Set in 73 B