Spartacus (movie) facts for kids
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| Directed by | Stanley Kubrick |
| Produced by | Edward Lewis |
| Screenplay by | Dalton Trumbo |
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| Music by | Alex North |
| Cinematography | Russell Metty |
| Editing by | Robert Lawrence |
| Studio | Bryna Productions |
| Distributed by | Universal International |
| Release date(s) | October 6, 1960 (DeMille Theatre, New York City) |
| Running time | 184 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $12 million |
| Money made | $60 million |
Spartacus is a famous American epic historical drama movie from 1960. It was directed by Stanley Kubrick. The film tells the exciting story of Spartacus, a real historical figure. He was a brave slave who led a huge rebellion against the powerful Roman Empire. The movie is based on a book by Howard Fast.
The story for the movie was written by Dalton Trumbo. It shows the events of the Third Servile War. This was a big slave uprising. The movie stars Kirk Douglas as Spartacus. His main enemy is the Roman general and politician Marcus Licinius Crassus, played by Laurence Olivier.
Other important actors include Peter Ustinov. He won an Academy Award for his role as Lentulus Batiatus, a slave trader. John Gavin plays Julius Caesar. The movie won four Oscars in total.
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About the Movie Spartacus
Spartacus is a very long and exciting movie. It is known as an "epic" film because of its huge scale. It has many actors, big battle scenes, and a grand story. The movie was made in 1960.
The film's main character, Spartacus, was a real person. He was a gladiator who became a leader. He led a massive slave revolt against the Roman Republic. This happened a long, long time ago.
Who Made the Movie?
The movie was directed by Stanley Kubrick. He is a very famous director. He took over the project after the first director, Anthony Mann, left. Kirk Douglas, who also starred in the movie, helped make this change happen.
The music for the film was created by Alex North. The movie's opening titles, which are the words you see at the start, were designed by Saul Bass. He was a very talented graphic designer.
Main Characters and Actors
The movie has many memorable characters. Here are some of the most important ones:
- Spartacus (played by Kirk Douglas): He is the brave slave who leads the rebellion. He dreams of freedom for all slaves.
- Marcus Licinius Crassus (played by Laurence Olivier): He is a powerful Roman general and politician. He wants to crush Spartacus's rebellion.
- Lentulus Batiatus (played by Peter Ustinov): He is a slave trader who owns a gladiator school. He is a tricky character.
- Varinia (played by Jean Simmons): She is a slave woman who falls in love with Spartacus.
- Julius Caesar (played by John Gavin): He is a young Roman leader who later becomes very famous.
- Gracchus (played by Charles Laughton): He is a clever Roman senator.
Awards and Recognition
Spartacus won several important awards. It won four Oscars. These awards are given for excellence in filmmaking. Peter Ustinov won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. This means his performance as Lentulus Batiatus was considered one of the best supporting roles that year.
The movie was also recognized for its amazing costumes, art direction, and cinematography. Cinematography is how the movie is filmed, including the lighting and camera work.
Images for kids
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1961 post-Oscars theatrical poster by Reynold Brown
See also
In Spanish: Espartaco (película) para niños
