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Version of 

Sins of Rome (1953)
Spartacus (2004)

Remade as 

Spartacus (2004)

References 

Referenced in 

Leave It to Beaver: Teacher's Daughter (1961)
Wally and Eddie are taking their dates to see the new movie 'Sparticus' starring Kirk Douglas.
Lolita (1962)
In the scene where Quilty plays Humbert at "Roman Ping Pong", he asks him if he is Spartacus. Spartacus was Kubrick's previous film.
Vivre Sa Vie (1962)
Movie poster seen on the wall in the background of a sequence.
Leave It to Beaver: Uncle Billy's Visit (1963)
Poster on wall outside theater.
Satiricosissimo (1970)
Franco refers to ancient rome as the time of Spartacus
Swept Away (1974)
Hollywood Man (1976)
Life of Brian (1979)
The famous scene with all the men claiming to be Spartacus is adapted to "I'm Brian - No, I'm Brian!..."
Saturday Night Live: Kirk Douglas/Sam and Dave (1980)
Kirk Douglas mentions this film to the Sardi's bathroom attendant
Airplane! (1980)
TRON (1982)
O videoklabas (1987)
Mentioned on a dialogue
Laat maar Zitten: Pillen en knoeiers (1989)
Peer mentions Kirk Doublas as a gladiator
Freddy's Nightmares: Dust to Dust (1990)
Amongst the many movie references in this episode, two characters get in on the "I am Spartacus" gag.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Godzilla vs. Megalon (1991)
Tom: "What?! We cut to 'Spartacus' all of a sudden?!"
Designing Women: I'll See You in Court (1991)
Mentioned by name.
Saturday Night Live: Delta Burke/Chris Isaak (1991)
referenced in Hollywood Minute
Home Improvement: Mow Better Blues (1991)
Brad mentions watching the film
Best of Saturday Night Live: Special Edition (1992)
referenced in Hollywood Minute
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Hercules Unchained (1992)
Tom: "Oh, criminy! I wandered onto the 'Spartacus' set."
The Simpsons: Kamp Krusty (1992)
Kent Brockman calls the children "Spartacuses".
Kirk Douglas: Video Scrapbook (1994)
archival footage
Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult (1994)
Frank Drebin must watch an adult film in hospital. But he asks if they have Dances With Wolves, The Rocketeer, or Spartacus.
No Escape (1994)
Animaniacs: The Warner's 65th Anniversary Special (1994)
A Kirk Douglas caricature "Spartacus" is interviewed for the special.
The Critic: Lady Hawke (1995)
Jay imagines Olivia saying to him "I love you, Spartacus"
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Samson vs. the Vampire Women (1995)
Mike: "This scene was cut out of 'Spartacus.'"
Braveheart (1995)
Clueless (1995)
One of the two movies that Cher and Christian watch at Cher's house.
Seinfeld: The Gum (1995)
Mentioned by name
Xena: Warrior Princess: The Black Wolf (1996)
Homage: When Xerxes demands the villagers to reveal the identity of the Black Wolf, one of them exclaims, "I am the Black Wolf", followed by a couple of others exclaiming, "No, *I* am the Black Wolf". Just like the various slaves in Spartacus claimed to be Spartacus.
Sliders: Gillian of the Spirits (1996)
A cinema poster reveals that Spartacus is being held over for a 1872nd week.
Home Improvement: Shopping Around (1996)
Wearing a helmet, Tim imitates the "I am Spartacus" scene
NewsRadio: Massage Chair (1996)
several characters say "I am Spartacus"
Caroline in the City: Caroline and the Monkeys (1997)
When they leave the cinema, Willie Garson's character says he and his girlfriend will be there the following week for "Spartacus".
The Simpsons: Bart Star (1997)
"Sportacus" sports equipment store
Home Improvement: Jill's Passion (1997)
Jill surprises Tim by renting the film, which he calls his favorite
The Simpsons: Realty Bites (1997)
Bart writes "There was no Roman god named 'Fartacus'" on the chalkboard.
Trespasser (1998)
The Cruise (1998)
Home Improvement: Loose Lips and Freudian Slips (1999)
Guests on Tool Time mention the film as one of their favorite "guy movies"
Kimberly (1999)
Ca. 11 minutes into the film Bob recites the famous line "I am Spartacus".
Mission Hill: Pilot (The Douchebag Aspect) (1999)
mentioned in dialogue
'Rear Window' Ethics: Remembering and Restoring a Hitchcock Classic (2000)
mentioned by Robert A. Harris as an example of a picture shot on 65mm film.
Gladiator (2000)
Have I Got News for You: Episode #20.6 (2000)
referenced by name
ER: Witch Hunt (2001)
mentioned in dialogue
The West Wing: Bad Moon Rising (2001)
C.J. tells Toby that she is Spartacus.
The Simpsons: She of Little Faith (2001)
A billboard at the revamped church is sponsored by "Sportacus" sporting goods.
Ancient World Production Design: 'The Scorpion King' (2002)
The Gomorra set was build on Spartacus square at Universal studios
ER: Insurrection (2002)
"I am Spartacus"
Monk: Mr. Monk and the Red-Headed Stranger (2002)
When the police show up to arrest Willie Nelson, each of his band members announces "I'm Willie Nelson."
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
Gladiator training/Formation on Helm's Deep bridge
American Masters: None Without Sin (2003)
Blacklisted writer Dalton Trumbo is mentioned as the writer of this movie.
Peep Show: Dream Job (2003)
Super Hans says "I'm not Spartacus".
Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude (2004)
There's a nightclub in 'Leisure Suit Larry' called 'Spartacus'.
Short Order (2005)
"I'm Spartacus" shirt
Alien Apocalypse (2005)
All of the humans claim to be the leader, like the famous scene.
The 100 Greatest War Films (2005)
One of the films on the list
Alternate Title Design: Nick Livesey (2005)
mentioned once
Color Me Kubrick (2005)
Explicitly mentioned by the guy at the bar
Long-Term Relationship (2006)
mentioned in dialogue
Edge of Outside (2006)
mentioned by Martin Scorsese
The Sex Movie (2006)
porn title mentioned: "Spurtacus"
Stargate SG-1: Insiders (2006)
All the Ba'als are claiming to be the real Ba'al. Cameron: "Let's go, Spartacus."
El brindis (2007)
Isidoro gets to see this movie several times
Our Private Lives (2007)
When Milena quizzes Philip from the Trivial Pursuit cards, one of the trivia questions is who directed the film "Spartacus"
The 4400: The Wrath of Graham (2007)
There is a scene where followers of Graham surrender themselves to the authorities and each of them claims to be Graham, like in a similar scene in Spartacus.
Total Drama Island: Paintball Deer Hunter (2007)
owen is called "fartacus"
Chuck: Chuck Versus the Sizzling Shrimp (2007)
Jeff (imitating Kirk Douglas) says, "I am Spartacus!"
Nip/Tuck: Carly Summers (2007)
a man dressed as a Roman solider is called Spartacus
Mad Money (2008)
"You're on your own, Spartacus."
Doctor Who: The Fires of Pompeii (2008)
The Doctor introduces himself as Spartacus, after which Donna says "and so am I".
Mad Men: The New Girl (2008)
Bobbie mentions the movie by name.
I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue (2008)
Reference to the "I'm Spartacus" scene
In the Loop (2009)
Character mentioned in dialogue.
Life on Mars: Take a Look at the Lawmen (2009)
The cops compare Hunt's rivalry with the heroic main character
30 Rock: A XXX Parody (2009)
Jake asks Limon if she'll do a Spartacus sketch on the show
Oblivion: The Series: Blueprint for Joy (2009)
Arsenic yells out, "I am Spartacus!" as he blindly runs up to the skinheads with a crowbar.
The Office: Gossip (2009)
Michael mentions seeing this 'whodunnit' half a dozen times and still not knowing who Spartacus really is.
Modern Family: Undeck the Halls (2009)
mentioned in dialogue
Saturday Night Live: Charles Barkley/Alicia Keys (2010)
Title mentioned during 'Reel Quotes'
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Million Dollar Movie Week 4 (2010)
Included in a $2,000 question
Jeopardy!: 2010 Tournament of Champions Quarterfinal 4 (2010)
Reference in an $800 clue in the category "Cable Dramas"
Von Herkules zum Westernheld - Im Gespräch mit Brad Harris (2010)
Brad Harris talking about the shooting of this film.
Glory Daze: I Ram So Far Away (2010)
when Brother Jared expels Smythe, the other Omega Sigs stand up one by one and say that he'll have to expel them too. when Stankowski gets up, he says "I am Spartacus, dude!"
Hollywood's Top Ten: Battle of the Warriors (2011)
Honorable mention for top warrior movies
Brows Held High: Sebastiane (2011)
mentioned among Roman sexual films
Neighbours: Episode #1.6256 (2011)
Lucas dresses as title character
Community: Geography of Global Conflict (2011)
Jeff says, "Guys, I wasn't doing the 'Spartacus' thing."
Whitney: Private Parts (2012)
Mark gets up and proclaims "I masturbate!", then explains that he's "trying to start a little 'Spartacus' thing."
House M.D.: Better Half (2012)
mentioned by House
Switched at Birth: The Art of Painting (2012)
Melody says that Patrick looks like Kirk Douglas in "Spartacus".

Featured in 

Cinéma! Cinéma! The French New Wave (1992)
this film is mentioned
The Universal Story (1995)
clip shown
Clueless (1995)
The Celluloid Closet (1995)
Crassus tries to seduce Antoninus in bath.
Le magique (1996)
Xena: Warrior Princess: Athens City Academy of the Performing Bards (1996)
Visualization of story told by Homer
Biography: Kirk Douglas: A Lust for Life (1997)
clips shown, talked about
Classified X (1998)
Footage of this movie is shown.
The Century (1999)
The Sopranos: University (2001)
Ralph watches Spartacus on TV
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Heroes & Villains (2003)
Spartacus is #22 on the "Heroes" list.
The 100 Greatest War Films (2005)
Clips are shown
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies: 10th Anniversary Edition (2007)
This film is #81 on the list.
Trumbo (2007)
clips from it are seen
The 80th Annual Academy Awards (2008)
seen during opening montage
AFI's 10 Top 10: America's 10 Greatest Films in 10 Classic Genres (2008)
This film is #5 on the "Epic" list.
Prayers for Bobby (2009)
When Bobby's brother finds Bobby after he has tried to overdose, the scene in Spartacus where Laurence Olivier's character attempts to seduce Tony Curtis is playing on the TV.
The Kennedys: On the Brink of War (2011)
John F. Kennedy watches the film in a private screening at the White House.
Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #1.26 (2011)
a clip is shown during David Poland's segment
The Nostalgia Critic: Cop and 1/2 (2011)
"I'm Spartacus" scene is recalled
Vito (2011)
Clips featured.

Spoofed in 

The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis: The General Cried at Dawn (1963)
The climax is a spoof of Spartacus, with every prisoner wearing a beatnik beard and declaring, "I am General Ramon!"
Get Smart: Smartacus (1970)
The title 'smartucus' is a spoof of the title 'spartacus'
History of the World: Part I (1981)
Comicus and Josephus's gladiator fight is a spoof of Spartacus's.
The Critic: Dr. Jay (1994)
Duke's Phillipsvision changes the film
The Critic: I Can't Believe It's a Clip Show (1995)
Jay shows a clip from "Smokey and the Spartacus"
In & Out (1997)
Life (1999)
Family Guy: Peter, Peter, Caviar Eater (1999)
The "fight to the death" scene spoofs the gladiator fight between Spartacus and Draba.
Gladiator Eroticvs: The Lesbian Warriors (2001)
gladiator film parody
Undergrads: Traditions (2001)
Gimpy's minions all claim that they're "G-Prime"
Kung Pow: Enter the Fist (2002)
The exagerated alternation of the close-ups and open shots in the battlefield sequences.
Color Me Kubrick (2005)
when Alan is in the institute, he yells "I'm Stanley Kubrick!" and all the mental patients repeat this line one after another
South Park: Two Days Before the Day After Tomorrow (2005)
The "I'm Spartacus!" scene is parodied with the line "I broke the dam!"
Horrid Henry: Horrid Henry and the Demon Dinnerlady (2006)
The "I'm Spartacus!" scene is parodied with the words "I'm smartypants!"
Keloglan vs. the Black Prince (2006)
when addressing his army, the Black Prince tells a soldier to take off his watch (joke about the visible watches in Spartacus)
Meet the Spartans (2008)
"I am Leonidas".
Meet Dave (2008)
The "I am Dave Ming Cheng" scene spoofs the Spartacus(1960) scene in which everyone claims to be Spartacus (in order to confuse the enemy).
Clash of the Santas (2008)
"I am Santa Claus" scene
Bedtime Stories (2008)
one of skeeters stories spoofs this
One Day (2011)
Dexter briefly reenacts the "I am Spartacus" scene with stuffed animals to his baby.
Family Guy: Meg and Quagmire (2012)
Peter points out Spartacus

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