: 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.

: 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.

This "Spartacus HD" story is a sweeping historical drama directed by and starring Kirk Douglas .