Spartacus (1960)

Spartacus (1960)

Anticommunist and right-wing groups picketed theatres showing Spartacus in 1960 because of the uproar it caused. A picket line was drawn up by anticommunist organisers, and the controversy persisted until newly elected US President John F. Kennedy crossed it to watch the movie.

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