Spartacus

Spartacus (2004)

  • 72% of users liked it
    (5,646 ratings)

This television miniseries tells the familiar story of Spartacus, played in this endeavor by ER regular Goran Visnjic. Spartacus, who was enslaved by the Romans after they murdered his father, leads fellow slaves in an attempt to overthrow the repressive Roman Empire. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

Unrated, 4 hr.
Directed By
Robert Dornhelm
Written By
Robert Schenkkan
Genres
Drama, Television
On DVD
Oct 26, 2004

Critic Reviews

  • MaryAnn Johanson, Flick Filosopher

    Visnjic is the high point... bringing a sincerity and an honesty to the role that forces you to take it seriously and not indulge in too many jokes about men in skirts...

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • jay n


    Decent version of the famous story with Goran Visnjic stalwart in the lead. Good production values and a consistent pace help this as well as many fine supporting performances, the best of which is given by the great Alan Bates, an actor of enormous scope, in his last role.

  • Cameron J


    While not entirely as good as the original, it is still a powerful recreation of the original, holding vast amounts of respectful changes that will spark your wonder again. Of course, the film does still retain its good acting, compelling story, strong characters, excellent combat… More

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