The true story of Spartacus, the freedom-loving Thracian, leader of the largest slave uprising, and of his comrade and aide, the fearless Gaul Crixus. They brought the Roman legions to their knees; all of Rome feared them. Who were they? Simple slaves, whom the senate and the citizens of Rome did not even consider human. But they had something no Roman army possessed—a thirst for freedom and the desire to look once more upon their native mountains and fields.