Spartacus (1960)

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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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Sins of Rome
Sins of Rome (1953)1
 The Ten Commandments
The Ten Commandments (1956)2
 Quo Vadis
Quo Vadis (1951)3
 Ben-Hur
Ben-Hur (1959)4

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Gladiator
Gladiator (2000)5
 The Slave
The Slave (1962)6
 Spartacus and the Ten Gladiators
Spartacus and the Ten Gladiators (1964)7
 300
300 (2006)8
 Spartacus: Vengeance
Spartacus: Vengeance (2012)9

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Influenced By

  1. Sins of Rome (1953)
    "This Italian film, directed by Riccardo Freda, also depicts the story of Spartacus. To avoid competition, the producers of Kubrick's "Spartacus" purchased the rights to "Sins of Rome" to prevent its re-release." Sins of Rome Wikipedia
  2. The Ten Commandments (1956)
    "Cecil B. DeMille's grand portrayal of biblical events influenced the scale and spectacle of "Spartacus." The film's success demonstrated the audience's appetite for large-scale historical epics." Kubrick's Witty, Erotic `Spartacus' Blazed The Way For Modern Epics | The Seattle Times Archive
  3. Quo Vadis (1951)
    "This film's depiction of ancient Rome and its grandeur influenced the visual and thematic elements of "Spartacus."" Kubrick's Witty, Erotic `Spartacus' Blazed The Way For Modern Epics | The Seattle Times Archive
  4. Ben-Hur (1959)
    "Directed by William Wyler, this epic film set a high standard for historical dramas. Kirk Douglas, who produced and starred in "Spartacus," was reportedly motivated to create his own epic after being passed over for the lead role in "Ben-Hur."" Spartacus %28film%29 Wikipedia

Influenced

  1. Gladiator (2000)
    "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."
  2. The Slave (1962)
    "Directed by Sergio Corbucci and starring Steve Reeves, this film serves as an unofficial sequel to "Spartacus." It follows Randus, the son of Spartacus, who becomes a Roman soldier unaware of his heritage." The Slave %281962 film%29 Wikipedia
  3. Spartacus and the Ten Gladiators (1964)
    "This film, directed by Nick Nostro, features a group of gladiators who become involved in a plot against the Roman Empire, drawing clear inspiration from the themes of rebellion and camaraderie in "Spartacus."" Spartacus and the Ten Gladiators Wikipedia
  4. 300 (2006)
    "Zack Snyder's stylized portrayal of the Battle of Thermopylae draws from the visual and thematic elements of "Spartacus," particularly in its depiction of outnumbered warriors fighting for freedom against a vast empire." The best historical movies to watch before Gladiator II Shortlist
  5. Spartacus: Vengeance (2012)
    "This television series continues the story of Spartacus, directly building upon the legacy of the original film and its portrayal of the gladiator's rebellion against Rome." Spartacus%3A Vengeance Wikipedia