Spartacus (1960)

John Dall: Marcus Publius Glabrus

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• Crassus : Are you not aware of Rome's most ancient law? That no General may enter the city at the head of his armed legions?

  Glabrus : Sulla did.

  Crassus : Sulla? To the infamy of his name! To the utter damnation of his line. No, my young friend. One day I shall cleanse this Rome which my fathers bequeathed me. I shall restore all the traditions that made her great. It follows that I can not come to power or defend myself by an act which betrays the most sacred tradition of all. I shall *not* bring my legions within these walls. I shall *not* violate Rome at the moment of possessing her.

• Glabrus : How were you able to get my appointment without Gracchus knowing?

  Crassus : I fought fire with oil. I purchased the Senate behind his back.

• Marcus Licinius Crassus : What sort of a man is this leader of the slaves?

  Marcus Publius Glabrus : I don't know. I think they called him Spartacus.

• Glabrus : Tomorrow I lead six cohorts of the garrison against the slaves on Vesuvius. The whole city is turning out to see us off!

  Crassus : Great merciful bloodstained gods!

  [sarcastically] 

  Crassus : Your pardon. I always address heaven in moments of triumph.