Spartacus: Blood and Sand

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.
International Production
Series 2011 Historical, Biography, Action & Adventure, Drama 60 minutes
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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 its ultimate outcome.

Directors

Jesse Warn
Michael Hurst
Rick Jacobson

Producers

Robert Tapert
Chloe Smith

Cast

Manu Bennett
Crixus
Lucy Lawless
Lucretia
Pana Hema Taylor
Nasir
Barry Duffield
Lugo
Craig Parker
Glaber
Lesley-Ann Brandt
Naevia
Anna Hutchinson
Laeta
Antonio Te Maioha
Barca
Craig Walsh-Wrightson
Solonius
Janine Burchett
Domitia
John Bach
Magistrate Calavius

Crew

Melanie Turner | Unit Production Manager
Keith MacKenzie | Line Producer
Bryan Shaw | Editor

Directors

Jesse Warn
Michael Hurst
Rick Jacobson

Producers

Robert Tapert
Chloe Smith

Cast

Manu Bennett
Crixus
Lucy Lawless
Lucretia
Pana Hema Taylor
Nasir
Barry Duffield
Lugo
Craig Parker
Glaber
Lesley-Ann Brandt
Naevia
Anna Hutchinson
Laeta
Antonio Te Maioha
Barca
Craig Walsh-Wrightson
Solonius
Janine Burchett
Domitia
John Bach
Magistrate Calavius

Crew

Melanie Turner | Unit Production Manager
Keith MacKenzie | Line Producer
Bryan Shaw | Editor

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