Spartacus


4h 2004

Brief Synopsis

Set in Ancient Rome in 72 B.C., mini-series follows the tale of Spartacus, who as a boy was sold into slavery after his father is murdered. He grows up to lead a slave revolt against the powerful Romans, rocking the empire to its core.

Film Details

Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Historical
Release Date
2004
Location
Bulgaria

Technical Specs

Duration
4h

Synopsis

Set in Ancient Rome in 72 B.C., mini-series follows the tale of Spartacus, who as a boy was sold into slavery after his father is murdered. He grows up to lead a slave revolt against the powerful Romans, rocking the empire to its core.

Film Details

Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Historical
Release Date
2004
Location
Bulgaria

Technical Specs

Duration
4h

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Miscellaneous Notes

Aired in United States April 18, 2004

Aired in United States April 19, 2004

The 1960 feature film version directed by Stanley Kubrick and starring Kirk Douglas was also adapted from Howard Fast's book.

Estimated Budget is $20 Million.

Aired on USA Network April 18, 2004 and April 19, 2004.

Began Shooting on May 26, 2003. Completed Shooting on August 2, 2003.

Dedicated to the memory of Howard Fast and Sir Alan Bates