The Slave (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1962, The Slave is a drama, adventure and history film directed by Sergio Corbucci, running about 100 minutes. “The son of Spartacus leads the slaves against their tyrant oppressors!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Slave stars Steve Reeves as Randus, Jacques Sernas as Vetius, Gianna Maria Canale as Claudia and Claudio Gora as Crassus, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Slave has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Slave page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Slave tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Slave (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Slave change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Slave worth watching?
- The Slave holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Slave?
- The Slave stars Steve Reeves, Jacques Sernas, Gianna Maria Canale, Claudio Gora and Ombretta Colli.
- When was The Slave released?
- The Slave was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.