Universal Studios Home Entertainment will release on Blu-ray Stanley Kubrick's
Spartacus (1960), starring Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, Jean Simmons, Charles Laughton, and Peter Ustinov. Sourced from a brand new 4K restoration, the Blu-ray release will be available for purchase on October 6.
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. 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.
Special Features:
- I Am Spartacus: A Conversation with Kirk Douglas
- Restoring Spartacus
- Archival Interviews
- Behind-The-Scenes Footage
- Vintage Newsreels
- Image Gallery
- Theatrical Trailer