Spartacus (1960) is MORE EPIC on 4K UHD
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment released Spartacus to 4K UHD on July 21, 2020. Stanley Kubrick directed the film starring Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, and Jean Simmons.
‘Spartacus’ Plot Synopsis
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. Restored from large format 35MM original film elements, this 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.
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Bonus Content
- Includes 4K UHD, Blu-ray and a digital copy of Spartacus (Subject to expiration. Go to NBCUCodes.com for details.)
- Features Dolby Vision and HDR10 for Brighter, Deeper, More Lifelike Color
- I Am Spartacus: A Conversation with Kirk Douglas
- Restoring Spartacus
- Archival Interviews
- Deleted Scenes
- Behind the Scenes Footage
- Vintage Newsreels
- Theatrical Trailer
- Behind-The-Scenes Footage
- Image Gallery
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Universal Pictures released Spartacus on November 17, 1960. Stanley Kubrick directed the film starring Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, and Jean Simmons.