Spartacus and the Ten Gladiators
Spartacus and the Ten Gladiators

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Spartacus and the Ten Gladiators

1964
Movie
98 min
Italian

The story of Spartacus and 10 other gladiators who rebelled against the bloody coliseum sports. They escape and are faced at every turn by Roman soldiers bent on taking them back to the Coliseum - dead or alive!

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Ugo GregorettiGenres: Adventure, Drama, History

Plot Summary

In ancient Rome, Spartacus, a Thracian gladiator, leads a slave revolt against the oppressive Roman Republic. His rebellion grows, attracting thousands of slaves and disenfranchised people who seek freedom. The Roman Senate dispatches legions to crush the uprising, leading to epic battles and a fight for survival against overwhelming odds.

Critical Reception

While not as acclaimed as its 1960 namesake, 'Spartacus and the Ten Gladiators' is often seen as a competent, albeit somewhat less ambitious, entry in the peplum genre. It is noted for its action sequences and performances within the constraints of its budget and era. Audience reception is generally positive for fans of sword-and-sandal films.

What Reviewers Say

  • Features standard sword-and-sandal action and spectacle.

  • A decent entry in the genre, though it doesn't reach the heights of more famous historical epics.

  • The performances are adequate for the film's heroic narrative.

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Fun Fact

This film is often confused with the more famous 1960 film 'Spartacus' directed by Stanley Kubrick, despite being a different production with a different cast and director.

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