This road was named as the location it played in the epic movie Spartacus starring Laurence Olivier.
A large group of college students who had been sprayed with make-up were marched down the road in role as Roman slaves and soliders.
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Seen on Screen: Universal Studios Hollywood [Appian_Way]
| Title | Released | Director | IMDB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spartacus [Feature Film] | 1960 | Stanley Kubrick |  |
| The Square of Warriors (formerly known as Spartacus Square) was designed and built for this movie. Laurence Olivier addresses the Roman soldiers from the Roman Senate steps. The backlot road leading to the Flash Flood was used as the Appian Way. The senate interiors were shot on Stage 06. Stage 12 was also used. | |||