Spartacus (1960) - The Criterion Collection
Stanley Kubrick directed a cast of screen legends, including Kirk Douglas as the indomitable gladiator that led a Roman slave revolt in the sweeping epic that defined a genre and ushered in a new Hollywood era. The assured acting, lush Technicolor cinematography, bold costumes and visceral fight sequences won "Spartacus" four Oscars. The blend of politics and sexual suggestion scandalized audiences. Today Kubrick's controversial classic, the first film to openly defy Hollywood's blacklist, remains a landmark of cinematic artistery and history.
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