Spartacus [videorecording]
2005
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Kirk Douglas stars as the eponymous slave and gladiator in this historical drama directed by Stanley Kubrik. Uncooperative slave Spartacus is sold to a gladiatorial school where he meets and falls in love with fellow slave Varinia (Jean Simmons). As the Roman senator Crassus (Laurence Olivier) and his opponent Gracchus (Charles Laughton) vie for power, Spartacus leads a slave revolt. He and his followers defeat every army sent against them but Crassus is determined that he will secure victory for Rome in the end... The cast also includes Tony Curtis, John Gavin and Peter Ustinov.
Main title:
Spartacus [videorecording] / producer, Edward Lewis.
Author:
Kubrick, Stanley, directorNorth, Alex, composer (expression)Douglas, Kirk, 1916-2020, actorOlivier, Laurence, 1907-1989, actorSimmons, Jean, 1929-2010, actorUstinov, Peter
Imprint:
[United Kingdom] : Universal Pictures, 2005.
Collation:
1 DVD (187 min.) : colour
Notes:
Extras to be confirmed, Region 2, 1 disc(s), Interactive menus, Languages (English).Made in 1960.Based on the novel by Howard Fast.DVDN.
Credits:
Credits: director, Stanley Kubrick; writer, Dalton Trumbo; music, Alex North; cinematographer, Russell Metty.
Performers:
Cast: Cast: Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, Jean Simmons, Charles Laughton, Tony Curtis, John Dall, Nina Foch, John Gavin, John Ireland, Herbert Lom, Charles McGraw, Peter Ustinov.
Audience:
BBFC code: PG.
System details:
DVD.
Dewey class:
791.437
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
1682256
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