Spartacus is a drama film released on DVD in the United States. It is categorized as Drama. It tells the story of a slave who leads a rebellion against the Roman Republic. The film stars Kirk Douglas as Spartacus and Laurence Olivier as Crassus and Jean Simmons as Varinia. The DVD includes the original theatrical cut and an extended version. Bonus features include a making of documentary and a commentary track by director Stanley Kubrick and a featurette on historical accuracy. The game was added to iOctavio on February 5 2005. The film runs for approximately 197 minutes. It carries an R rating. The screenplay is based on a novel by Howard Fast. The cinematography is by Russell Metty. The music is by Alex North.