The rebellious Thracian Spartacus, born and raised a slave, is sold to Gladiator trainer Batiatus. After weeks of being trained to kill for the arena, Spartacus turns on his owners and leads the other slaves in rebellion. As the rebels move from town to town, their numbers swell as escaped slaves join their ranks. Under the leadership of Spartacus, they make their way to southern Italy, where they will cross the sea and return to their homes.
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Awards Dominance
Wins
Nominations
4 Oscar · 1 Golden Globe
Won
1961
Actor in a Supporting Role
Peter Ustinov
Art Direction (Color)
Art Direction: Alexander Golitzen, Eric Orbom; Set Decoration: Russell A. Gausman, Julia Heron
Cinematography (Color)
Russell Metty
Costume Design (Color)
Valles, Bill Thomas
Film Editing
Robert Lawrence
Music (Music Score of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture)
Alex North
1961
Best Motion Picture - Drama
Spartacus
Best Director - Motion Picture
Stanley Kubrick
Best Original Score - Motion Picture
Alex North
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
Laurence Olivier
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture
Woody Strode
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture
Peter Ustinov
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