Gladiator/slave role played by Kirk Douglas (9)

I believe the answer is:

spartacus

(Other definitions for spartacus that I've seen before include "revolutionary leader" , "Rebellious Roman slave (ballet/film)" , "Leader of the slave revolt against Rome, 73BC" , "1960 gladiator film" , "Rebel Roman slave" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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