Spartacus
Limited Series 2004 · 2 eps · ★ 7.0 · Action & Adventure, War & Politics, Drama
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Spartacus, who was enslaved by the Romans after they murdered his father, leads fellow slaves in an attempt to overthrow the repressive Roman Empire.
Directed by Robert Dornhelm
Network: USA Network
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Goran Višnjić Spartacus -
Alan Bates Antonius Agrippa -
Angus Macfadyen Marcus Crassus -
Rhona Mitra Varinia -
Ian McNeice Lentulus Batiatus -
James Frain David -
Henry Simmons Draba -
Ben Cross Titus Glabrus -
Ross Kemp Cinna -
Paul Kynman Crixus -
Paul Telfer Gannicus -
Jack Huston Flavius
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