The Slave

The Slave

The son of Spartacus leads the slaves against their tyrant oppressors!

Directed by Sergio Corbucci

Produced by Titanus, Arta Cinematografica

1962100 min5.9 / 10

A historical adventure drama about a Roman officer who discovers his lineage as Spartacus' son and leads a slave revolt, balancing personal destiny with political intrigue.

The decurion Randus holds himself so well in the command of his troops, that Caesar promotes him to centurion. He is subsequently sent to Egypt, to keep Cesar informed on the actions and intentions of co-triumvir Marcus Licinius Crassus - a man too rich, and ambitious, for Caesar's comfort. A fateful sea trip from Egypt to Rome forces Randus in captivity by mercenary troops, and leads a revolt by which he gets freedom for himself, and all the other slaves. Through an amulet he received from his late mother, a man who had fought by Spartacus' side, identifies the young man as Spartacus' and Varinia's son. At first reluctant to accept this story about his origins, Randus will be forced by the circumstances to repeat the feat of his father, twenty years later.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Slave violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.

  • Does The Slave end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

  • Is The Slave scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is The Slave sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is The Slave easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

18/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity17

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise18

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love20

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The Slave

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Slave

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Slave, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Slave, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Slave, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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