• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Philadelphia Film Society

See something you'll never forget

  • Now Showing
  • Programs
    • Film Series
    • Education & Community
    • Movies on the Block
    • PFS On Us
  • Support
    • Membership
    • Individual Giving
    • Corporate Giving
    • Buy a Gift Card
    • Signature Events
    • Volunteer
  • Film Festival
    • PFF30
    • SpringFest
    • Environmental Film Festival
    • Sponsorship
    • Submissions
    • Field Trips
    • Past Film Festivals
  • Venues
    • PFS Bourse Theater
    • Philadelphia Film Center
    • Rent Our Venues
  • About
    • News & Stories
    • Who We Are
    • Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • Donation Request
    • Careers
    • Contact Us
  • Join
  • Donate

SPARTACUS

STANLEY KUBRICK | USA | 1960 | 197 MIN | PG-13 | ENGLISH 

Part of the Philadelphia Film Society’s Film Essentials series.

Stanley Kubrick set the gold standard for grand historical epics with this Oscar-winning historical drama about  the Thracian gladiator who led a slave rebellion against the Roman Empire in the 1st century BC. The film weaves a sprawling, richly detailed tale, featuring lush Technicolor cinematography and a raft of supporting roles by the likes of Laurence Olivier, Tony Curtis, and Peter Ustinov (who won an Oscar for his performance). Yet Spartacus is truly a showcase for the late, great Kirk Douglas, who produced the film and brought his trademark intensity to the title role. The film is notable for Douglas’s off-screen heroics as well: he helped to end Hollywood’s blacklist by hiring and giving full credit to blacklisted screenwriter Dalton Trumbo.

Cast: Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, Jean Simmons, Charles Laughton

What critics are saying: “Spartacus is a rousing testament to the spirit and dignity of man…” – Variety


Part of the Philadelphia Film Society’s FILM ESSENTIALS series.

Cinema’s greatest treasures as they were meant to be seen and on the biggest screen in Center City!


A Note on Health & Safety

As we begin to offer in-person screenings, PFS has established plans, protocols, and precautions to ensure the health and safety of both staff and patrons.

To this end, we are adhering to the guidelines and standards set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and all City of Philadelphia guidelines.

Click HERE for overview of the health and safety precautions we’ve implemented at PFS for you and our staff.

Showtimes

Click date & time to buy tickets

Join our mailing list
Copyright ©2022 Philadelphia Film Society, Registered 501(c)(3). EIN: 23-3077468
Administrative Offices 1412 Chestnut St Philadelphia, PA 19102 267-239-2941
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Accessibility
  • Now Showing
  • Twitter.com/PhillyFilmSoc
  • Instagram.com/phillyfilmsociety/
  • Facebook.com/PhilaFilmSociety
Masking is now optional at the Film Center & PFS Bourse, proof of vaccination is still required. Click HERE for more info!