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Spartacus (2004 Film)
''Spartacus'' is a 2004 North American miniseries directed by Robert Dornhelm and produced by Ted Kurdyla from a teleplay by Robert Schenkkan. It aired over two nights on the USA Network, and stars Goran Visnjic, Alan Bates (in his final television appearance), Angus Macfadyen, Rhona Mitra, Ian McNeice, Ross Kemp and Ben Cross. It is based on the 1951 novel of the same name by Howard Fast. The plot, setting, and costumes are nearly identical to those of Stanley Kubrick's 1960 version; however, this adaptation follows Howard Fast's novel more closely than does Kubrick's film. (Two of the more noticeable omissions from the new adaptation are the "I am Spartacus!" scene and the reunion of Spartacus and his wife after the battle.) The miniseries is shown as a story a woman narrates to her son, who are later revealed to be Spartacus' wife and son. A notable piece of dramatic license has Spartacus' son born exactly at the moment Spartacus dies in battle. As Marcus Crassus and Po ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drama Film
In film and television, drama is a category or genre of narrative fiction (or semi-fiction) intended to be more serious than humorous in tone. Drama of this kind is usually qualified with additional terms that specify its particular super-genre, macro-genre, or micro-genre, such as soap opera, police crime drama, political drama, legal drama, historical drama, domestic drama, teen drama, and comedy-drama (dramedy). These terms tend to indicate a particular setting or subject-matter, or else they qualify the otherwise serious tone of a drama with elements that encourage a broader range of moods. To these ends, a primary element in a drama is the occurrence of conflict—emotional, social, or otherwise—and its resolution in the course of the storyline. All forms of cinema or television that involve fictional stories are forms of drama in the broader sense if their storytelling is achieved by means of actors who represent (mimesis) characters. In this broader s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spartacus (film)
''Spartacus'' is a 1960 American epic historical drama film directed by Stanley Kubrick, written by Dalton Trumbo, and based on the 1951 novel of the same title by Howard Fast. It is inspired by the life story of Spartacus, the leader of a slave revolt in antiquity, and the events of the Third Servile War. It stars Kirk Douglas in the title role, Laurence Olivier as Roman general and politician Marcus Licinius Crassus, Peter Ustinov as slave trader Lentulus Batiatus, John Gavin as Julius Caesar, Jean Simmons as Varinia, Charles Laughton as Sempronius Gracchus, and Tony Curtis as Antoninus. Douglas, whose company Bryna Productions was producing the film, removed original director Anthony Mann after the first week of shooting. Kubrick, with whom Douglas had made '' Paths of Glory'' (1957), was brought on board to take over direction.Kirk Douglas. ''The Ragman's Son'' (Autobiography). Pocket Books, 1990. Chapter 26: The Wars of Spartacus. It was the only film directe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Calil
George Calil (born 29 March 1973) is an English actor known for his role in the TV mini-series '' Band of Brothers,'' where he portrayed Sergeant James H. "Mo" Alley, Jr. Early life Calil was born in England in 1973. He is the son of Lebanese businessman Ely Calil. Career In 2004, Calil starring in the special drama ''September Tapes'', as Don Larson, American journalist who travels to Afghanistan one year after 9/11, in an effort to learn the truth about the search for Osama Bin Laden. The film premiered and sold at the Sundance Film Festival. Also in 2004 he played the role of Pompey the Great in the remake of the 1960 film ''Spartacus''. In 2005 he starred in four feature films, ''Rollin' with the Nines'', ''Pterodactyl'', and ''The Film Maker'', and in 2006 he played the lead role of Detective Alex Taylor in the feature film ''Lycanthropy''. Personal life He also starred in the BBC drama, ''Holby City'', in which he played the drug dealing boyfriend of Sandy. Sandy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Publius Varinius
Publius Varinius (born circa 110 BC) was a Roman praetor in 73 BC, proconsul in 72 BC, and a military commander who was unsuccessful during the Third Servile War. The historical account of his involvement in the ''Third Servile War'' is incomplete, but it is known that an advance force of 2,000 led by his legate, Lucius Furius, was defeated, with Furius being killed in action, and that a later encounter also ended in the defeat of another 4,000 men. There is a 'Publius Varinius' recorded as holding the office of Governor of the province of Asia in 65 BC, but it is unknown if it is the same Publius Varinius as the Roman Praetor. Portrayals in film or television Varinius, played by Australian actor Brett Tucker, is a secondary antagonist in the Starz series '' Spartacus: Vengeance''. The character version of Varinius is a military and political figure of some importance, holding the rank of praetor, like Glaber (Craig Parker); as such, due to the competitive nature of Roman poli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gaius Claudius Glaber
Gaius Claudius Glaber was a military commander of the late Roman Republic, holding the offices of legate and military praetor in 73 BC. He was defeated in the Battle of Mount Vesuvius against the forces of Spartacus during the Third Servile War. History Glaber was a member of a Roman plebeian family. He might have a distant connection with the famous patrician Claudii. Glaber, who was one of eight elected praetors in 73 BC, is only mentioned by classical historians in connection with his disastrous military leadership against Spartacus. They note his force of Roman militia (not professional legionaries)Appian, ''Civil Wars''1:116 was destroyed because he was unable to adapt to the gladiators' unorthodox tactics.Frontinus, ''Stratagems''an After Glaber besieged the slaves on slopes of Mount Vesuvius, he failed to anticipate what they would do next. Spartacus' forces used rappelling lines made from local vegetation to scale down the cliffs on the other side of the mountain. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gannicus
Gannicus was a Celtic slave, who together with the Thracian Spartacus, Crixus, Castus and Oenomaus, became one of the leaders of rebel slaves during the Third Servile War (73–71 BC). In the winter of 71 BC, Gannicus, along with Castus, broke off from Spartacus, taking a large number of Celts and Germans with them, marking the second detachment of the rebellion. Gannicus and Castus met their end at the Battle of Cantenna in Lucania near Mount Soprano (Mount Camalatrum), where Marcus Licinius Crassus, Lucius Pomptinus and Quintus Marcius Rufus entrenched their forces in battle and defeated them. In popular culture *Gannicus was portrayed in a minor role by Paul Lambert in the 1960 film ''Spartacus'', directed by Stanley Kubrick. *Gannicus is portrayed by Dustin Clare in the Starz television series '' Spartacus: Gods of the Arena'' and sequels '' Spartacus: Vengeance'' and '' Spartacus: War of the Damned''. He is depicted as a freed former gladiator, from the House of Batiatus, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crixus
Crixus was a Gallic gladiator and military leader in the Third Servile War between the Roman Republic and rebel slaves. Born in Gaul, he was enslaved by the Romans under unknown circumstances and trained as a gladiator in Capua. His name means "one with curly hair" in Gaulish. Biography In 73, Crixus was part of what started as a small slave revolt in the gladiatorial training school of Lentulus Batiatus in Capua, in which about 70 gladiators escaped. The escaped slaves defeated a small force sent to recapture them, then made camp on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius. Word of the escaped gladiators' revolt spread, and other escaped slaves started to join their ranks. At this time, the band of former slaves chose Crixus—with the Thracian Spartacus, and the Gaul Oenomaus—as one of their leaders. Later in the rebellion, another Gaul, Castus, and Celtic former Gladiator Gannicus also served as generals under Spartacus. The movement, in the course of what would come to be known as the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marcus Crassus
Marcus Licinius Crassus (; 115 – 53 BC) was a Roman general and statesman who played a key role in the transformation of the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire. He is often called "the richest man in Rome."Wallechinsky, David & Wallace, Irving.Richest People in History Ancient Roman Crassus. Trivia-Library. '' The People's Almanac''. 1975–1981. Web. 23 December 2009."Often named as the richest man ever, a more accurate conversion of sesterce would put his modern figure between $200 million and $20 billion." Peter L. BernsteinThe 20 Richest People Of All Time/ref> Crassus began his public career as a military commander under Lucius Cornelius Sulla during his civil war. Following Sulla's assumption of the dictatorship, Crassus amassed an enormous fortune through real estate speculation. Crassus rose to political prominence following his victory over the slave revolt led by Spartacus, sharing the consulship with his rival Pompey the Great. A political and financi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Telfer (actor)
Paul Telfer (born 30 October 1979) is a Scottish actor. He plays Xander Kiriakis on the NBC soap opera ''Days of Our Lives'', for which he was nominated for the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 2020. Career He appeared in the title role for 2005 TV miniseries ''Hercules''.Byrne, Bridget (2005) "Dalton finds niche in NBC's 'Hercules'", ''Chicago Tribune'', 11 May 2005, p. 8 In 2007, Telfer appeared in five episodes of the second series of the BBC drama '' Hotel Babylon'' (as Luke), and in three episodes of the TV series '' NCIS'',, as Marine Corporal Damon Werth: " Corporal Punishment", "Outlaws and In-laws" and "Jack Knife." He also played Alexander in The Vampire Diaries as one of the original five vampire hunters, in Season 4 of the show (which aired in 2012). this role was a guest appearance. In January 2015, Telfer was cast on ''Days of Our Lives'' as Damon, a hitman hired by Victor Kiriakis; soon after, he was cast in the role of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Frain
James Dominic Frain is an English stage and screen actor. His best known television roles include Thomas Cromwell in the Showtime/ CBC historical drama ''The Tudors'' (2007–2009), Franklin Mott in the HBO drama ''True Blood'' (2010), Warwick the Kingmaker in the BBC drama serial '' The White Queen'' (2013), John Sumner in the Sky/Canal+ crime drama '' The Tunnel'' (2013), Ferdinand Chevalier in the BBC/Space sci-fi thriller ''Orphan Black'' (2015–2017), Theo Galavan/Azrael in Fox's '' Gotham'' (2015–2016), and Sarek in '' Star Trek: Discovery'' (2017–2019). He also played leading roles in the BBC dramas '' Armadillo'' (2001), '' The Buccaneers'' (1995) and ''The Mill on the Floss'' (1997). In film, he is best known for playing Daniel Barenboim and Álvaro de la Quadra in the biographical dramas ''Hilary and Jackie'' and ''Elizabeth'', respectively (both 1998), Bassianus in the Shakespeare adaptation ''Titus'' (1999), and Gérard de Villefort in the historical drama ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henry Simmons
Henry Oswald Simmons (born July 1, 1970) is an American actor. He is best known for portraying Alphonso "Mack" Mackenzie in the ABC superhero drama series '' Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'' (2014–2020) and Baldwin Jones in the ABC police drama series '' NYPD Blue'' (2000–2005). Early life and education Simmons was born in Stamford, Connecticut. He is the son of Aurelia, a school teacher, and Henry Simmons Sr., an IRS Revenue Officer. He is one of three children, including his twin sister, and another sister. Simmons earned a basketball scholarship to Franklin Pierce University, where he earned a business degree.Henry Simmons Cbs.com. Retrieved on November 19, 2016. While attending |
Chris Jarman
Chris Jarman is a British people, British stage and television actor. He is the voice-over for E4's Tattoo Fixers. He is also known for providing the voice of The Mechanic in ''Thunderbirds Are Go (TV series), Thunderbirds Are Go''. Jarman played Doctor Dillamond, and understudied the role of the Wizard of Oz, in the London production of the musical ''Wicked (musical), Wicked'' from 2018 to July 20, 2019. Work References British male stage actors Living people British male film actors Year of birth missing (living people) English people of Barbadian descent Place of birth missing (living people) {{UK-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
