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Spartacus (1960)

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Review

This epic adventure is highlighted by remarkable action sequences and strongly developed characterizations, all set against the visual spectacle of Kubrick's discerning eye for locale and cinematic tone. Douglas stars in the title role as a rebel slave who leads the revolt against the Roman Republic. Featuring a cast of (literally) thousands! The script was co-written by self-decribed homosexualist writer Gore Vidal. In a famous scene orignally edited from the film, but restored some years ago, Master Marcus Licinius (Olivier) and Slave Antonius (Curtis) discuss by the side of a bathtub a man's preference for clams, oysters or both (a thinly veiled discussion of homosexuality). The film is chock full of homoerotic images; the ultimate sexy gladiator movie (until Gladiator that is!) Music by Alex North.

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DVD Widescreen: $17.99

Availability: Usually ships in
5-10 days
Close Caption: No
Region Code: 1
UPC: 025192018121

Studio : Universal, Criterion

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DVD : $44.99 (Criterion Collection)

Availability: Usually ships in
5-10 days
Region Code: 1
UPC: 715515011723

Studio : Universal, Criterion

Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic 2.2
Features:
2-disc Criterion Collection DVD set is a beautiful digital transfer of the version restored in 1991, letterboxed to 2.2:1 (enhanced for 16x9) with both Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1 soundtracks. It includes audio commentary by Kirk Douglas, Peter Ustinov, novelist Howard Fast, producer Edward Lewis, restoration expert Robert A. Harris and designer Saul Bass, a scene-by-scene analysis by screenwriter Dalton Trumbo, additional Alex North score compositions, English subtitles, and a restoration demonstration. Disc 2 includes rare deleted scenes, vintage newsreel footage, 1960 promotional interviews, a 1992 interview with Ustinov, behind-the-scenes "gladiatorial school" footage, the 1960 documentary The Hollywood Ten plus archival blacklist documents, original Saul Bass storyboards, hundreds of production stills, lobby cards, posters, print ads, a comic book, sketches by Kubrick, and the original trailer.