This "Spartacus HD" story is a sweeping historical drama directed by and starring Kirk Douglas .
: 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. 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. This "Spartacus HD" story is a sweeping historical
: While Spartacus fights for freedom and equality, Roman senators like Crassus (Laurence Olivier) and Gracchus (Charles Laughton) use the rebellion as a pawn in their own political power games. written by blacklisted writer Dalton Trumbo