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Spartacus / - Restored edition. - 1 videodisc (197 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Originally produced as a motion picture in 1960. Based on the novel by Howard Fast. Wide screen (2.20:1). Special features: I am Spartacus : a conservation with Kirk Douglas; Restoring Spartacus; deleted scenes; archival interviews with Peter Ustinov & Jean Simmons; behind-the-scenes footage; five vintage newsreels; five image galleries (production stills/concept art/costume designs/Saul Bass storyboards/posters & print ads); theatrical trailer.

Director of photography, Russell Metty; music composed and conducted by Alex North ; edited by Robert Lawrence. Director of photography, Russell Metty; music composed and conducted by Alex North ; edited by Robert Lawrence.

Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, Jean Simmons, Charles Laughton, Peter Ustinov, John Gavin, Nina Foch, John Ireland, Herbert Lom, John Dall, Charles McGraw, Tony Curtis.

The legendary tale of a bold gladiator who led a revolt against the Roman Republic.

MPAA rating: PG-13.


Blu-ray disc, 1080p High-Definition widescreen presentation (2.20:1); Dolby Digital 2.0, DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 (English), DTS 5.1 Digital Surround (French); requires Blu-ray player.


English or French dialogue; Spanish or French subtitles; subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Standard No.: 025192275678

Subjects--Personal Names:
Spartacus, -71 B.C. --Drama.
Spartacus, -71 B.C.

Subjects--Chronological Terms:
135-71 B.C

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Revolutionaries--Rome--Drama.
Gladiators--Rome--Drama.
Gladiators.
Revolutionaries.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Rome--History--Servile Wars, 135-71 B.C.--Drama.
Rome (Empire)

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Biographical films.
Drama.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Historical films.
History.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Biographical films.
Historical films.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.