Spartacus: The Criterion Collection - A Stanley Kubrick Film (1960 / 1991) Criterion Collection LaserDisc 3-Disc Box Set - EX
Spartacus: The Criterion Collection - A Stanley Kubrick Film (1960 / 1991) Criterion Collection LaserDisc 3-Disc Box Set - EX
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Academy Award-winning historical epic film directed by Stanley Kubrick and produced by Edward Lewis, executive produced by Kirk Douglas, written by Dalton Trumbo based on the novel by Howard Fast, starring Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, Jean Simmons, Charles Laughton, Peter Ustinov, John Gavin, and Tony Curtis.
Presents the 196-minute fully restored widescreen feature in a 3-disc hybrid box set (Sides 1–4 CLV Extended Play / Sides 5–6 CAV Standard Play). Mastered in its original 2.35:1 Super Technirama aspect ratio from a 65mm intermediate positive under the restoration supervision of Robert A. Harris and James C. Katz. Features audio commentary track by Kirk Douglas, Peter Ustinov, Howard Fast, Edward Lewis, Robert A. Harris, and Saul Bass (Analog Track 2), screenwriter's commentary and bonus audio (Analog Track 1), video interview with Peter Ustinov, original theatrical trailer, Hollywood Ten documentary footage, Dalton Trumbo scene-by-scene analysis, Saul Bass storyboards, and additional Alex North score compositions.
Distributed on LaserDisc by The Voyager Company / The Criterion Collection / Universal Pictures (Catalog # CC1228L / ISBN 1-55940-120-3 / UPC 015515002874).
Condition & Visual Inspection
Jacket EX: Pre-owned vintage 3-disc box set outer sleeve. Front Cover: High-gloss deep red cover with bold white "SPARTACUS" title lettering over a black silhouette graphic of a gladiatorial rebel raising a broken chain and sword. Rear Cover: High-gloss back panel featuring lead cast billing, retrospective critical essay by Stephen Farber, restoration notes by Robert A. Harris, special features breakdown, technical badges, and catalog specifications.
Edges/Spine EX: Solid box spine with clean typography and light corner shelf wear.
Discs & Contents EX: 3-disc set including clean optical playing surfaces with original Criterion Collection center labels. First printing 1991, made in U.S.A.
| Item Specific | Details |
| Format | LaserDisc (LD) 3-Disc Set - Historical / Epic / Drama / Action / Ancient Rome / Oscar Winner / Criterion Collection / Audio Commentary / Hybrid Play |
| Play Format |
Hybrid (CLV Sides 1–4 / CAV Sides 5–6) / 3 Discs / 6 Sides |
| Catalog # |
CC1228L |
| UPC |
015515002874 |
| ISBN |
1-55940-120-3 |
| Distributor |
The Voyager Company / The Criterion Collection / Universal Pictures / Bryna Productions |
| Release Year |
1991 LaserDisc Release (Movie © 1960 Universal Pictures Company, Inc.) |
| Director & Writers |
Directed by Stanley Kubrick / Screenplay by Dalton Trumbo / Based on the novel by Howard Fast / Executive Producer Kirk Douglas / Produced by Edward Lewis / Restored by Robert A. Harris & James C. Katz / Music by Alex North |
| Starring |
Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, Jean Simmons, Charles Laughton, Peter Ustinov, John Gavin, Tony Curtis |
| Running Time |
Approx. 196 Minutes / Technicolor / Rated PG-13 |
| Audio Format |
Digital Sound Dolby Surround / Analog Track 1 Screenwriter's Commentary & Audio / Analog Track 2 Cast & Crew Commentary Track / NTSC |
| Aspect Ratio |
Original Theatrical Super Technirama Widescreen Presentation (2.35:1) |
| Video Certification |
PG-13 |
| Special Features |
Restored 196-minute director's cut, 2 full-length commentary tracks, CAV frame-by-frame interactivity on Sides 5–6, Peter Ustinov interview, Saul Bass storyboards, Hollywood Ten footage, and unused Alex North score tracks |
| Country of Manufacture |
Jacket Printed in U.S.A. / Discs Manufactured in U.S.A. |
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