It was shortened by a minute and a half (by director Kubrick).The role of each of the six main cast members during the credits was illustrated by a symbolic item:Spartacus (Kirk Douglas) - a manacled or chained hand (a symbol of defiance)Crassus (Laurence Olivier) - an imperial or Roman eagle (on a sceptre)Varinia (Jean Simmons) - a hand holding a water or wine jugGracchus (Charles Laughton) - a hand reaching outBatiatus (Peter Ustinov) - a hand holding a snakeJulius Caesar (John Gavin) - a hand holding a swordThe film""s title was then presented above an image of the ends of two green sword blades that moved vertically into he frame to challenge each other - representative of the slaves"" struggle for freedom and dignity against Rome...until he finished.Marcus clowishly enters the office to retrieve Trina, following the operation.To enliven their ill-at-ease spirits, he enters with a hop and skip, closes the door behind him with his foot, and then makes an imitation of Napoleon (with his hat turned sideways, his coat closed, and his hand in the familiar pose).Neo sensed accurately - he fought off the advances of three identical agents (Thompson, Jackson, and Johnson) - subduing them with a counter-attack combination of blows from his fists and feet...All I""m asking for is a chance.Just one shot." The friendship grew after Rocky invited Tommy over to his home for dinner, and then offered to have the fighter sleep in their basement - ultimately supplanting his attention to his son with interest in teaching the brash new contender.