I'm Spartacus
What does the classic “I’m Spartacus” scene have to do with communism? [PS: Be sure to check out the video treats at the base of this post.]
Spartacus is a 1960 American epic historical drama film directed by a young Stanley Kubrick and starring Kirk Douglas in the title role – a slave who leads a rebellion against Rome. In a climactic scene, recaptured slaves are asked to identify Spartacus in exchange for leniency. Spartacus tries to identify himself, but his attempt is thwar…
