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Act I
Scene 1
Invasion.
The military machine of imperial Rome, led by Crassus, wages a cruel campaign of conquest, destroying everything in its path. Among the chained prisoners, who are doomed to slavery, are Spartacus and Phrygia.

Spartacus’ Monologue.

Spartacus is in despair. Born a free man, he is now a slave in chains.

Scene 2
The Slave Market.
Slave dealers separate the men and women prisoners for sale to rich Romans. Spartacus is parted from Phrygia.

Phrygia’s Monologue.

Phrygia is overcome with grief. She thinks with horror of the terrifying ordeals that lie ahead of her.

DIRECTOR: Yuri Grigorovich

RUN TIME: 215 min