Spartacus (1960)
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Product Details: Spartacus (1960)
- Edition:
- DVD Criterion Collection. See other editions
- MPAA Rating:
- PG-13
- Release Date:
- 04/24/2001
- UPC:
- 715515011723
- Directed by:
- Stanley Kubrick
- Featuring:
- Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, Jean Simmons. See all cast
Synopsis: Spartacus (1960)
Synopis: SPARTACUS, based on Howard Fast's popular novel, is Stanley Kubrick's glorious masterpiece about a slave uprising in Rome in 70 B.C. Kirk Douglas, who also served as executive producer, stars as the title character, a man born of a slave woman and a slave master who has known nothing but chains his entire life. After being forced to put on a gladiator show--that almost leads to his death--for wealthy Romans (including a marvelously conniving Laurence Olivier as the power-hungry Crassus), Spartacus leads a slave revolt across Italy that soon has thousands marching on Rome. Meanwhile, he has fallen in love with the beautiful Varinia (an effervescent Jean Simmons), pledging his life to her.Douglas assembled a fabulous all-star cast for the film; in addition to himself, Simmons, and Olivier, terrific performances are turned in by Charles Laughton as the curmudgeonly senator Gracchus, John Gavin as the young Julius Caesar, Tony Curtis as Antoninus (a "singer of songs," with all lines delivered in a beautifully thick New York accent), and especially Peter Ustinov, an Oscar winner for his portrayal of the businessman Batiatus, who always wants to know what's in it for him. Blacklisted writer Dalton Trumbo's melodramatic script and Alex North's thrilling, soaring score add a majesty that helps make SPARTACUS one of the finest costume epics to ever come out of Hollywood.Features: Spartacus (1960)
Features: DVD Features:Region 1
2-Disc Set
Disc One: SPARTACUS
Anamorphic Widescreen - 2.20
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Dolby Digital Stereo - English
Additional Release Material:
Audio Commentary - 1. Kirk Douglas, Peter Ustinov - Stars, Howard Fast - Source Writer, Edward Lewis - Producer, Robert A. Harris - Restoration Expert, Saul Bass - Designer
Additional Audio Material - 1. Additional Alex North Score Compositions
Documentary - 1. Restoration Demonstration
Making-of - 1. Scene-by-Scene Analysis
Disc Two: Supplementary Material
Additional Release Material:
Deleted Scenes
Additional Footage - 1. Vintage Newsreel Footage
Production Interview - 1. Jean Simmons, Peter Ustinov - Stars
2. Peter Ustinov - Star
Behind-the-Scenes - 1. GLADIATORIAL SCHOOL
Documentary - 1. THE HOLLYWOOD TEN (1960)
Trailers - 1. Original Theatrical Trailer
Text/Photo Galleries:
Production Stills
Lobby Card
Poster
Publicity
Production Art
Storyboards
Awards: Spartacus (1960)
- Academy Awards
- Best Supporting Actor:
- peterustinov
- Best Cinematography:
- Russell Metty
- Best Art Direction - Set Decoration (Color)
- Best Costume Design (Color)
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User Reviews: Spartacus
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Thank you Criterion (once again)
, June 23, 2001Reviewer: requiem_5th - See all requiem_5th's reviewsI need not mention much about this film because those who have seen it know how great it is and those who haven't better get out of the cave. Anyway, this Criterion DVD carries a heavy price tag, but is worth each and every dollar. Plenty of fantastic features that will keep you busy for days. Unlike some features these ones are actually interesting and relate to the film. As if that wasn't enough...the picture and sound is MARVELOUS! I remember sitting through the horrible TV viewings and seeing all the blemishes, but this DVD stands out as Pristine as ever! Thanks Criterion for once again preserving a part of film history! ... -
perennial classic of historical hero
, March 27, 2001Reviewer:
mike t - See all mike t's reviews Unforgettable duel scene (Woody Strode v Douglas) and gladiators mass escape captures the grim ferocity of close combat. negative is lack of memorable soundtrack.
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