JOURNAL ARTICLE

SPARTACUS.

  • Published In: All About History, 2024, n. 138. P. 81 1 of 2

  • Database: History Reference Ultimate 2 of 2

Abstract

The article titled "SPARTACUS" discusses the historical accuracy of the 1960 film directed by Stanley Kubrick. While the movie is inspired by true events, it includes fictional elements and embellishments. The protagonist, Spartacus, is portrayed as a descendant of slaves, but there is no historical evidence to support this claim. The film accurately depicts Spartacus's training as a gladiator and the uprising of the slaves, but it deviates from historical records in its portrayal of Spartacus's motives and the famous "I'm Spartacus!" scene. The article concludes that while the film is entertaining, it should not be considered a reliable source for historical information. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:All About History. 2024/01, Issue 138, p81
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Biography
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:2052-5877
  • Accession Number:174336054
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