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Spartacus

Kubrick, Stanley, (film director.). Lewis, Edward (Motion picture producer), (film producer.). Trumbo, Dalton, 1905-1976 (screenwriter.). Douglas, Kirk, 1916-2020 (actor,, film producer.). Olivier, Laurence, 1907-1989 (actor.). Simmons, Jean, 1929-2010 (actor.). Laughton, Charles, 1899-1962 (actor.). Ustinov, Peter, (actor.). Gavin, John, 1931-2018 (actor.). Curtis, Tony, 1925-2010 (actor.). Fast, Howard 1914-2003 Motion picture adaptation of (work): Spartacus. (Added Author). Universal Pictures (Firm), (presenter.). Bryna Productions, (production company.). Criterion Collection (Firm), (publisher.). Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, Jean Simmons, Charles Laughton, Peter Ustinov, John Gavin, Tony Curtis. (Cast).

A dramatized account of the slave uprising led by laborer-turned-gladiator Spartacus, against the combined forces of the late Roman Republic. After escaping from a gladiator training ground, Spartacus convinces his fellow escapees to join him in an attempt to free all Roman slaves, and becomes the head of a massive revolt that threatens to overwhelm the power of Rome.

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Spartacus, -71 B.C. > Drama.
Fast, Howard, 1914-2003 > Film adaptations.
Rome > History > Servile Wars, 135-71 B.C. > Drama.
Revolutionaries > Rome > Drama.
Gladiators > Rome > Drama.
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Biographical films.
Historical films.
Historical films.
Fiction films.
Film adaptations.
Feature films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Drama.
  • ISBN: 1559409150
  • Physical Description videodisc
    2 videodiscs (196 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Publisher [Irvington, NY] : Criterion Collection, [2001]

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General Note:
Based on the novel: Spartacus / by Howard Fast.
Originally produced as motion picture in 1960.
Container insert includes production and release notes by film scholar Stephen Farber.
Special features (disc 1): optional audio commentaries by Kirk Douglas, Peter Ustinov, Howard Fast, Edward Lewis, Robert A. Harris, Saul Bass; optional audio commentary and scene analysis from the notes of Dalton Trumbo as read by Michael McConnohie; additional Alex North score compositions and notes; restoration demonstration (3 min.).
Special features (disc 2): Deleted scenes and script text (8 min.); behind-the-scenes "gladiatorial school" footage (5 min.); "Spartacus via newsreel" footage (5 min.); Jean Simmons promotional tv interview (4 min.); Peter Ustinov promotional tv interview (3 min.); 1992 video interview with Peter Ustinov (25 min.); "The Hollywood ten" documentary (1950, 15 min.); "Spartacus and the blacklist" historical notes; "Dalton Trumbo" biographical notes; "American Legion letter" text protesting the film; "MPAA responds" text of MPAA script review; "Saul Bass storyboards" gallery; production stills gallery; lobby cards gallery; posters and print ads gallery; Dell promotional comic book; original theatrical trailer (3 min.); "Kubrick and Spartacus" career notes and gallery; Stanley Kubrick production sketches.
GMD: videodisc.
Formatted Contents Note: Disc 1: 1991 fully restored version ; audio commentaries by Kirk Douglas, Peter Ustinov, Howard Fast, Edward Lewis, Robert A. Harris, Saul Bass ; scene analysis by Dalton Trumbo ; additional Alex North score compositions ; restoration demonstration -- Disc 2: Rare deleted scenes ; vintage newsreel footage ; 1960 promotional interviews with Jean Simmons, Peter Ustinov ; 1992 video interview with Peter Ustinov ; behind-the-scenes "gladiatorial school" footage ; the 1960 documentary The Hollywood ten, plus archival documents about the blacklist ; original storyboards by Saul Bass ; production stills ; sketches by director Stanley Kubrick ; original theatrical trailer.
Restrictions on Access Note:
Performance rights: HOME: home use only.
Creation/Production Credits Note: Director of photography, Russell Metty ; editor, Robert Lawrence ; music, Alex North ; restored by Robert A. Harris and James C. Katz.
Participant or Performer Note: Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, Jean Simmons, Charles Laughton, Peter Ustinov, John Gavin, Tony Curtis.
Target Audience Note:
MPAA rating: PG-13.
System Details Note:
DVD, widescreen (2.2:1) presentation; Dolby digital 5.1 surround (disc 1 only), Dolby digital surround (disc 1 only), Dolby digital stereo (disc 2 only), Dolby digital mono (disc 2 only).
Language Note:
In English; optional English SDH (Subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing).
Awards Note:
Academy Award winner, 1961: Best Supporting Actor (Peter Ustinov) ; Best Art Direction, Color (Art Direction: Alexander Golitzen, Eric Orbom ; Set Decoration: Russell A. Gausman, Julia Heron) ; Best Cinematography, Color (Russell Metty) ; Best Costume Design, Color (Valles, Bill Thomas)

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