Spartak is a historical figure who has become a symbol of the liberation movement. His image is reflected in musical, literary and theatrical works. A lot of films have been created about him, one of which, shot in 2013, is Spartak War of the Damned.
Actor Liam McIntyre played the role of a brave gladiator in the film Jesse Warn . Who played other historical figures in this film ?
Todd Lasance in the role of the ancient Roman commander
One of the brightest characters is Guy Julius Caesar. This historical figure, of course, plays a significant role in the plot of the film " Spartacus. War of the Damned. " Actor Todd Lasance embodied on the screen the image of Caesar. His career began at the beginning of the two thousandth. Lacance has played on several TV shows. In 2006, announced that from now on it will be removed exclusively from American filmmakers. There are no historical characters in the filmography of the Australian artist, not counting the hero of the movie " Spartacus. War of the Damned. " The actor has played in such films as “The Girl from Anzak ” , “ Lawyers ” , “ Street of Clouds ” , “ Special Department for Rescue ” .
Actors: "Spartacus. War of the Damned"
The film was played by Craig Parker, Manu Bennett , John Hannah , Dusty Claire, Viva Bianca , Cynthia Addai-Robinson . Liam McIntyre 's career began in 2007. This actor became famous for his roles in the films " Pacific Ocean " , " Spartacus. Revenge " . In 2014, MacIntyre starred in yet another film dedicated to the heroes of Antiquity - " Hercules. The Beginning of a Legend. "
Plot
The former leader of the Thracian army of Spartacus was betrayed by Guy Claudius Glaber, as a result of which he was captured by the Romans. Having become a gladiator slave, he achieves great fame in the arena. It is he who leads the rebellion of his brothers and raises them to revolt in order to avenge the death of his wife, who was killed by the Romans.
Rebels kill their master Batiatus . Slaves are free. The purposeful Spartak is going to unite with his friend and ally Crixus (played by Manu Bennet) , one of the best gladiators who dreamed of finding his beloved Naevia . Together they are going to withdraw the gladiatorial army to Gaul or Spain. However, under the pressure of their associates, it is necessary to change this decision and turn south. Here they are forced to take the battle and fight the army of Mark Licinius Crassus (played by Simon Merell) .
Spartak demonstrates the outstanding talent of the commander and breaks two legions of Crassus to get into the Regium . From here you can move to Sicily, but Rome gathers all forces to suppress the most massive rebellion of slaves, which has become a serious obstacle to the regime. Experienced commander Mark Crassus still managed to break up a squad of gladiators. Fearless Spartacus was killed, and more than 60 thousand slaves were captured, and were later crucified. The escaping slaves managed to defeat Pompey, the war ended ...