Global warming is damaging the Earth's climate as well as the physical environment. One of the most visible effects of global warming can be seen in the Arctic as glaciers, permafrost and sea ice are melting rapidly.
Filming was begun by Anthony Mann, responsible for the opening sequence, of dealer Batiatus (a wickedly scene-stealing Peter Ustinov) picking Spartacus (Douglas) from the 'Sicilian' mines (actually the parched landscape of Death Valley, California) for his gladiator school.
Slave. 1  Andy Whitfield as Spartacus â a Thracian warrior who is condemned to slavery as a gladiator. 2  Manu Bennett as Crixus â a Gaul, he is Batiatus' top gladiator; prior to Spartacus. 3  Peter Mensah as Oenomaus/Doctore â an African slave who serves as trainer of Batiatus' gladiators.