Review of Spartacus (1960) by Barbara W — 22 Sep 2009

Lovely.

Lentulus Biatatus is my favorite.

This review of Spartacus (1960) was written by Barbara W on 22 Sep 2009.

Spartacus has generally received very positive reviews.

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