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Synopsis
<p>Spartacus, the genre-defining epic from director Stanley Kubrick, is the legendary tale of a bold gladiator (Kirk Douglas) who led a triumphant Roman slave revolt. Newly restored from large format 35mm original film elements, the action-packed spectacle won four Academy Awards® including Best Cinematography and Best Art Direction. Featuring a cast of screen legends such as Laurence Olivier, Charles Laughton, Peter Ustinov, Jean Simmons, John Gavin and Tony Curtis, this uncut and fully restored masterpiece is an inspirational true account of man's eternal struggle for freedom.</p><br>Bonus Content:</br><p><li>Production Notes</li> <li>Cast and Filmmakers</li> <li>Theatrical Trailer</li></p>
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About the Authors
Kirk Douglas has been a Hollywood legend for more than half a century. His eighty-three films include The Bad and the Beautiful and Lust for Life. In addition, his company, Bryna, has produced such classics as Spartacus, Douglas has received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian award given by the President, as well as numerous other awards and honors. Currently he serves as a Goodwill Ambassador for the State Department and the Legion de Honneur in France. The father of four sons, and grandfather of five, he lives with his wife, Anne, in Beverly Hills.
Tony Curtis is a professor of poetry at the University of Glamorgan in Wales. He is the author of "Heaven's Gate," "Welsh Artists Talking," and "Welsh Painters Talking" and the editor of "After the First Death," an anthology of war poetry.
Ustinov travels the globe as an entertainer and actor and serves as ambassador at large for UNICEF. His work in film and the arts has received two Academy Awards, three Emmys, and one Grammy. He is also a producer, director, and playwright.
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