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Spartacus: Blood and Sand

Original title: Spartacus
  • TV Series
  • 2010–2013
  • R
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
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Andy Whitfield in Spartacus: Blood and Sand (2010)
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The life of Spartacus, the gladiator who led a rebellion against the Romans. From his time as an ally of the Romans, to his betrayal and becoming a gladiator, to the rebellion he leads and i... Read allThe life of Spartacus, the gladiator who led a rebellion against the Romans. From his time as an ally of the Romans, to his betrayal and becoming a gladiator, to the rebellion he leads and its ultimate outcome.The life of Spartacus, the gladiator who led a rebellion against the Romans. From his time as an ally of the Romans, to his betrayal and becoming a gladiator, to the rebellion he leads and its ultimate outcome.

  • Creator
    • Steven S. DeKnight
  • Stars
    • Andy Whitfield
    • Lucy Lawless
    • Manu Bennett
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.5/10
    263K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    188
    7
    • Creator
      • Steven S. DeKnight
    • Stars
      • Andy Whitfield
      • Lucy Lawless
      • Manu Bennett
    • 523User reviews
    • 56Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Top rated TV #213
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 16 nominations total

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    Andy Whitfield
    Andy Whitfield
    • Spartacus
    Lucy Lawless
    Lucy Lawless
    • Lucretia
    Manu Bennett
    Manu Bennett
    • Crixus
    Daniel Feuerriegel
    Daniel Feuerriegel
    • Agron
    Peter Mensah
    Peter Mensah
    • Doctore…
    Nick E. Tarabay
    Nick E. Tarabay
    • Ashur
    Viva Bianca
    Viva Bianca
    • Ilithyia
    Liam McIntyre
    Liam McIntyre
    • Spartacus
    Pana Hema Taylor
    Pana Hema Taylor
    • Nasir…
    Cynthia Addai-Robinson
    Cynthia Addai-Robinson
    • Naevia
    Dustin Clare
    Dustin Clare
    • Gannicus
    Heath Jones
    Heath Jones
    • Donar
    Katrina Law
    Katrina Law
    • Mira
    Ellen Hollman
    Ellen Hollman
    • Saxa
    Barry Duffield
    Barry Duffield
    • Lugo
    Kelvin Taylor
    Kelvin Taylor
    • Kraynos
    John Hannah
    John Hannah
    • Batiatus
    Craig Parker
    Craig Parker
    • Glaber…
    • Creator
      • Steven S. DeKnight
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    • Trivia
      In September 2010, Andy Whitfield (Spartacus) announced that he would not be able to appear in the second season because he had been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin lymphoma and was pursuing aggressive medical treatment. In January 2011, the Starz network announced that Australian actor Liam McIntyre had been chosen to replace Whitfield as Spartacus. In September 2011, Whitfield died at the age of 39.
    • Goofs
      In several episodes the use of the letter U, for example under the bust that Batiatus made for Spartacus, was seen. The letter U in Latin wasn't used in place of V as consonant until the Middle ages.
    • Quotes

      Spartacus: There are many men in this place that I would see dead. You are not among them.

      Varro: One day you may not have a choice.

      Spartacus: There is always a choice.

    • Crazy credits
      During the series run, each episode has shots from the season as the background while the credits roll. The pictures in the background vary depending on the season. The exception to this being the series finale where a montage of the characters are displayed.
    • Alternate versions
      To get a FSK-18 rating in Germany, most of the episodes were edited to tone down the graphic violence. The censored episodes were later released on Blu-ray uncensored with a SPIO/JK rating.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Wright Stuff: Episode #13.35 (2010)

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    So bloody good !!

    This is not a series for everyone and many people will find a lot in it offensive. They will have good cause. If you are under 16 you should not watch it. Why am i so excited by it then: For the ones that want to see fights, blood, brutality, sex, men looking like gods, blood, erotica, excitement, blood, swearing, allot of skulls being bashed, sweat, savagery, arena fights, honor, friendships intrigues, assassinations, and lets not forget some more blood, this is a show for you.

    It is brutal and it is one of the best shows out there. It is not a soup opera and if you are one of those people that got excited by a show like CAPRICA skip this one.

    This show makes your hart race. The first episode is the weakest, but by episode 4 which i just saw i am swearing by all the Roman Gods that this is what i was born to watch. It is raw bloody entertainment!

    This show is so unique, it is in a category with THE WIRE, thought they have noting in common and their uniqueness lies in completely different places, they are bot light years away of what is being made.

    For a low budget with computer graphics, after the first weaker episode, the show becomes so realistic, by episode 4 it has griped me in its razor sharp clutches and the downward spiral of darkness is leaving bloody marks on my soul!

    If you like it you will love it, if you don't like it you will hate it.
    • nikolobg
    • Feb 12, 2010
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    • Should I see Blood and Sand before Gods of the Arena, Vengeance or War Of The Damned?
    • What are the differences between the TV Versions and the Extended Blu-ray Versions?
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    • Release date
      • January 25, 2010 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
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    • Languages
      • English
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Spartacus
    • Filming locations
      • New Zealand
    • Production companies
      • Tapert / Donen / Raimi
      • Starz
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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1
      • 16:9 HD

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