It starred Anthony Hopkins, Catherine Zeta-Jones (in her first recording role), Fish, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, and Scots singer Alan King as Spartacus.

Also starring in the album is Chris Thompson and Jo Partridge, who appeared in The War of the Worlds.

Originally, Thompson had a singing role, but his song was dropped from the final version of the album.

The lead vocals representing Spartacus himself were performed by Scottish vocalist, Alan King of Walk On Fire fame.

The artists for the album were Gino D'Achille, Christos Achilleos and Andrew Wheatcroft, art directed by Richard Evans Disc 1: "Animal & Man" Disc 2: "The Parting Of The Ways" Total Running Time: Approx 111 Minutes