• NEW: I Am Spartacus: A Conversation with Kirk Douglas (1080p, 9:39): The acclaimed actor discusses his memorable role in Spartacus, speaking on the challenges in making a movie of that scale, the cast, Stanley Kubrick's direction, his book I Am Spartacus, the Hollywood "blacklist" of decades past and Dalton Trumbo's involvement with the film, and more.
• NEW: Restoring Spartacus (1080p, 9:00): Universal's VP of Content Management Peter Schade, Restoration Project Manager Seanine Bird, and Re-Recording Mixer John Blum discuss going back to the original source, the film's original editing, the original shoot in 35mm "Technirama," using a 6K scanner that outputs at 4K, repairing damage to the original elements while remaining true to the original filmmaker intent, Blu-ray.com member Robert Harris' involvement in Spartacus' restorations, the color correction process, removing dirt and scratches, and sourcing a 7.1 surround presentation from the original track.
• Deleted Scenes (480i): Spartacus Meets Varinia (UK Version) (2:07), Spartacus Meets Varinia (US Version) (2:25), 1967 Finale (2:26), and Gracchus' Suicide (Audio Recording) ( 0:59).
• Archival Interviews (480i): With Peter Ustinov (2:57) and Jean Simmons (3:43).
• Behind the Scenes Footage (480i, 5:11): Swordplay rehearsals.
• Vintage Newsreels (480i): London Ovation (1:44), Tony Curtis Honored (1:12), Sir Laurence Olivier Returns to Hollywood (0:35), Kirk Douglas Honored (0:51), and Kirk Douglas Arrives in New York (0:35).
• Image Gallery (1080p): Production Stills, Concept Art, Costume Designs, Saul Bass Storyboards, and Posters & Print Ads.
• Theatrical Trailer (480i, 2:45)
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Spartacus
The story of the gladiator Spartacus, his beloved Varinia and the ambitious Roman commander Crassus. An irresistible craving for freedom forces Spartacus to raise the legendary slave uprising, which became the most important milestone in world history.
Director & Cast
Director: Stanley Kubrick
Cast:Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, Jean Simmons, Charles Laughton, Peter Ustinov, John Gavin, Nina Foch, John Ireland, Herbert Lom, Charles McGraw, Joanna Barnes, Harold Stone, Peter Brocco, Paul Lambert, Robert J. Wilke, Nick Dennis, John Hoyt, Tony Curtis
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