In a close-up of George""s despairing, frustrated and dispirited face, he suddenly falls silent, realizing that he is doomed to stay in town.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." An appointment is made for 2:30 pm the following afternoon, when he expects "payment in full" from the Director for the tapes." The brainwashing promoter promised a bigger payday by having Tommy fight top contenders, such as his own contracted Union Cane, and then gave Tommy $20,000 in advance: "Time to put some hustle behind this muscle." The quest involved fighting a dragon and the rescue of Princess Fiona.Shrek and Donkey began their travel to the castle, to the tune of "I""m On My Way" performed by The Proclaimers, and as they approached they smelled brimstone.