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R0 America - Criterion Collection #105 Extras: DISC ONE The Film Audio commentary by producer/star Kirk Douglas, star Peter Ustinov, novelist Howard Fast, producer Edward Lewis, restoration expert Robert A. Harris, and designer Saul Bass Scene-by-Scene Audio Analysis (derived from rough-cut notes written by screenwriter Dalton Trumbo & including additional compositions from Alex North’s score) "Study of the Score" notes by Leslie Zador and Greg Rose on composer Alex North and his score for Spartacus (text) Narrated Restoration Demonstration (3:01) DISC TWO* Deleted Scenes - Spartacus Meets Varinia UK version (2:00) - Spartacus Meets Varinia US version (2:17) - Gracchus' suicide (0:52) - Public House/Slum Street (script and stills) Alternate Ending (from a 1967 re-release) (2:19) Vintage newsreel footage - London Premiere (1:45) - Curtis Wins a "Bambi" (1:11) - Olivier in Hollywood (0:36) - Douglas Immortalized (0:50) - Douglas in New York (0:34) Interviews - 1960 Promotional interview with Jean Simmons (3:37) - 1960 Promotional interview with Peter Ustinov (2:52) - 1992 Video interview with Peter Ustinov (24:26) "Behind the Scenes at Gladiator School" featurette (5:06) "Breaking the Blacklist" - 1950 documentary "The Hollywood Ten" (14:41) - Spartacus and the Blacklist - Dalton Trumbo biographical notes - American Legion letter Letter from the MPAA in regard to "unacceptable elements" in the film Promotional Material - Production stills - Lobby Cards - Posters/Print ads - Comic Book Storyboards by Saul Bass Sketches by Stanley Kubrick Kubrick biography Theatrical Trailer (2:42) Subtitles: English HoH Aspect Ratio: 2.20:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 5.1 English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround Case type: Special Case Notes: Includes an 8-page fold-out booklet, featuring an essay by Stephen Farber. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R1 America - Universal Pictures Extras: Production notes Cast & Crew Biographies Theatrical trailer Subtitles: Spanish Aspect Ratio: 2.20:1 Picture Format: Non-Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 France - Universal Pictures Collector's Edition Extras: DISC ONE The Film - Part 1 (105:48) Audio Commentary by Producer/Star Kirk Douglas, Star Peter Ustinov, Novelist Howard Fast, Producer Edward Lewis, Restoration Expert Robert A. Harris, and Designer Saul Bass Scene-by-Scene Audio Analysis (derived from rough-cut notes written by Screenwriter Dalton Trumbo & including additional compositions from Alex North’s score) DISC TWO* *The Film - Part 2 (82:48) Audio Commentary by Producer/Star Kirk Douglas, Star Peter Ustinov, Novelist Howard Fast, Producer Edward Lewis, Restoration Expert Robert A. Harris, and Designer Saul Bass Scene-by-Scene Audio Analysis (derived from rough-cut notes written by Screenwriter Dalton Trumbo & including additional compositions from Alex North’s score) ”3 Deleted scenes”: - Spartacus Meets Varinia UK version (2:01) - Spartacus Meets Varinia US version (2:19) - Gracchus' suicide (0:54) “Alternate Ending (from a 1967 re-release)” (2:20) ”Vintage news reel footage”: - London Premiere (1:45) - Curtis Wins a "Bambi" (1:11) - Olivier in Hollywood (0:36) - Douglas Immortalised (0:50) - Douglas in New York (0:34) ”Interviews”: - 1960 Promotional interview with Jean Simmons (3:37) - 1960 Promotional interview with Peter Ustinov (2:52) - 1992 Video interview with Peter Ustinov (24:26) "Behind the Scenes at Gladiator School" featurette (5:06) ”Promotional Material”: - Production stills - Lobby Cards - Posters/Print ads - Comic Book ”Sketches by Stanley Kubrick” 1950 documentary "The Hollywood Ten" (14:43) Storyboards by Saul Bass Original Theatrical Trailer (2:44) Subtitles: Arabic, Dutch, English and French Aspect Ratio: 2.20:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 5.1 French DTS 5.1 French Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Germany - Universal Pictures Extras: Production Notes Cast & Crew Biographies Theatrical trailer Subtitles: Czech, Bulgarian, Danish, Dutch, English, French, Finnish, German, Hungarian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish and Turkish Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 5.1 French Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono German Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Italian Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Germany - Universal Pictures Special Edition Extras: DISC ONE The Film - Part 1 (105:48) Audio Commentary by Producer/Star Kirk Douglas, Star Peter Ustinov, Novelist Howard Fast, Producer Edward Lewis, Restoration Expert Robert A. Harris, and Designer Saul Bass Scene-by-Scene Audio Analysis (derived from rough-cut notes written by Screenwriter Dalton Trumbo & including additional compositions from Alex North’s score) DISC TWO* *The Film - Part 2 (82:48) Audio Commentary by Producer/Star Kirk Douglas, Star Peter Ustinov, Novelist Howard Fast, Producer Edward Lewis, Restoration Expert Robert A. Harris, and Designer Saul Bass Scene-by-Scene Audio Analysis (derived from rough-cut notes written by Screenwriter Dalton Trumbo & including additional compositions from Alex North’s score) ”3 Deleted scenes”: - Spartacus Meets Varinia UK version (2:01) - Spartacus Meets Varinia US version (2:19) - Gracchus' suicide (0:54) “Alternate Ending (from a 1967 re-release)” (2:20) ”Vintage news reel footage”: - London Premiere (1:45) - Curtis Wins a "Bambi" (1:11) - Olivier in Hollywood (0:36) - Douglas Immortalised (0:50) - Douglas in New York (0:34) ”Interviews”: - 1960 Promotional interview with Jean Simmons (3:37) - 1960 Promotional interview with Peter Ustinov (2:52) - 1992 Video interview with Peter Ustinov (24:26) "Behind the Scenes at Gladiator School" featurette (5:06) ”Promotional Material”: - Production stills - Lobby Cards - Posters/Print ads - Comic Book ”Sketches by Stanley Kubrick” 1950 documentary "The Hollywood Ten" (14:43) Storyboards by Saul Bass Original Theatrical Trailer (2:44) Subtitles: English, German Aspect Ratio: 2.20:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 5.1 German DTS 5.1 German Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Holland - Universal Pictures Extras: Production Notes Cast & Crew Biographies Theatrical trailer Subtitles: Czech, Bulgarian, Danish, Dutch, English, French, Finnish, German, Hungarian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish and Turkish Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 5.1 French Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono German Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Italian Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Holland - Universal Pictures Special Edition Extras: DISC ONE The Film - Part 1 (105:48) Audio Commentary by Producer/Star Kirk Douglas, Star Peter Ustinov, Novelist Howard Fast, Producer Edward Lewis, Restoration Expert Robert A. Harris, and Designer Saul Bass Scene-by-Scene Audio Analysis (derived from rough-cut notes written by Screenwriter Dalton Trumbo & including additional compositions from Alex North’s score) DISC TWO* *The Film - Part 2 (82:48) Audio Commentary by Producer/Star Kirk Douglas, Star Peter Ustinov, Novelist Howard Fast, Producer Edward Lewis, Restoration Expert Robert A. Harris, and Designer Saul Bass Scene-by-Scene Audio Analysis (derived from rough-cut notes written by Screenwriter Dalton Trumbo & including additional compositions from Alex North’s score) ”3 Deleted scenes”: - Spartacus Meets Varinia UK version (2:01) - Spartacus Meets Varinia US version (2:19) - Gracchus' suicide (0:54) “Alternate Ending (from a 1967 re-release)” (2:20) ”Vintage news reel footage”: - London Premiere (1:45) - Curtis Wins a "Bambi" (1:11) - Olivier in Hollywood (0:36) - Douglas Immortalised (0:50) - Douglas in New York (0:34) ”Interviews”: - 1960 Promotional interview with Jean Simmons (3:37) - 1960 Promotional interview with Peter Ustinov (2:52) - 1992 Video interview with Peter Ustinov (24:26) "Behind the Scenes at Gladiator School" featurette (5:06) ”Promotional Material”: - Production stills - Lobby Cards - Posters/Print ads - Comic Book ”Sketches by Stanley Kubrick” 1950 documentary "The Hollywood Ten" (14:43) Storyboards by Saul Bass Original Theatrical Trailer (2:44) Subtitles: Arabic, Dutch, English and French Aspect Ratio: 2.20:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 5.1 French DTS 5.1 French Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Scandinavia - Universal Pictures Special Edition Extras: DISC ONE The Film - Part 1 (105:48) Audio Commentary by Producer/Star Kirk Douglas, Star Peter Ustinov, Novelist Howard Fast, Producer Edward Lewis, Restoration Expert Robert A. Harris, and Designer Saul Bass Scene-by-Scene Audio Analysis (derived from rough-cut notes written by Screenwriter Dalton Trumbo & including additional compositions from Alex North’s score) DISC TWO* The Film - Part 2 (82:48) Audio Commentary by Producer/Star Kirk Douglas, Star Peter Ustinov, Novelist Howard Fast, Producer Edward Lewis, Restoration Expert Robert A. Harris, and Designer Saul Bass Scene-by-Scene Audio Analysis (derived from rough-cut notes written by Screenwriter Dalton Trumbo & including additional compositions from Alex North’s score) ”3 Deleted scenes”: - Spartacus Meets Varinia UK version (2:01) - Spartacus Meets Varinia US version (2:19) - Gracchus' suicide (0:54) “Alternate Ending (from a 1967 re-release)” (2:20) ”Vintage news reel footage”: - London Premiere (1:45) - Curtis Wins a "Bambi" (1:11) - Olivier in Hollywood (0:36) - Douglas Immortalised (0:50) - Douglas in New York (0:34) ”Interviews”: - 1960 Promotional interview with Jean Simmons (3:37) - 1960 Promotional interview with Peter Ustinov (2:52) - 1992 Video interview with Peter Ustinov (24:26) "Behind the Scenes at Gladiator School" featurette (5:06) ”Promotional Material”: - Production stills - Lobby Cards - Posters/Print ads - Comic Book ”Sketches by Stanley Kubrick” 1950 documentary "The Hollywood Ten" (14:43) Storyboards by Saul Bass Original Theatrical Trailer (2:44) Subtitles: Danish, English, Finnish, Hebrew, Hungarian, Icelandic, Norwegian, Swedish Aspect Ratio: 2.20:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English DTS 5.1 English Dolby Digital 5.1 Hungarian Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Notes: Region 2/4 encoded. All extras and commentaries are presented with optional English, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian and Swedish subtitles. Comes in a amaray inside a cardboard sleeve. Special thanks to Rewind user El_vez for providing these specifications.* Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Spain - Universal Pictures Special Edition Extras: DISC ONE The Film - Part 1 Audio Commentary by Producer/Star Kirk Douglas, Star Peter Ustinov, Novelist Howard Fast, Producer Edward Lewis, Restoration Expert Robert A. Harris, and Designer Saul Bass Scene-by-Scene Audio Analysis (derived from rough-cut notes written by Screenwriter Dalton Trumbo & including additional compositions from Alex North’s score) DISC TWO* The Film - Part 2 Audio Commentary by Producer/Star Kirk Douglas, Star Peter Ustinov, Novelist Howard Fast, Producer Edward Lewis, Restoration Expert Robert A. Harris, and Designer Saul Bass Scene-by-Scene Audio Analysis (derived from rough-cut notes written by Screenwriter Dalton Trumbo & including additional compositions from Alex North’s score) ”3 Deleted scenes”: - Spartacus Meets Varinia UK version (2:01) - Spartacus Meets Varinia US version (2:19) - Gracchus' suicide (0:54) “Alternate Ending (from a 1967 re-release)” (2:20) ”Vintage news reel footage”: - London Premiere (1:45) - Curtis Wins a "Bambi" (1:11) - Olivier in Hollywood (0:36) - Douglas Immortalised (0:50) - Douglas in New York (0:34) ”Interviews”: - 1960 Promotional interview with Jean Simmons (3:37) - 1960 Promotional interview with Peter Ustinov (2:52) - 1992 Video interview with Peter Ustinov (24:26) "Behind the Scenes at Gladiator School" featurette (5:06) ”Promotional Material”: - Production Stills (218 images) - Lobby Cards (15 images) - Posters/Print Ads (25 images) - Comic Book (34 images) ”Sketches by Stanley Kubrick” (13 sketches) 1950 documentary "The Hollywood Ten" (14:43) Storyboards by Saul Bass (23 images) Original Theatrical Trailer (2:44) Subtitles: English, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish (Castilian) Aspect Ratio: 2.20:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 5.1 Spanish (Castilian) DTS 5.1 Spanish (Castilian) Dolby Digital 5.1 Polish Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround Case type: Keep Case Notes: Spanish Title: “Espartaco” Includes an 8 page booklet and slipcase. Special thanks to Rewind user Matthew B Harrah for providing these specifications.* Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 United Kingdom - Universal Pictures Extras: Production Notes (11 pages) Cast & Crew Biographies/Film Highlights Theatrical trailer (2:54) Subtitles: Czech, Bulgarian, Danish, Dutch, English, French, Finnish, German, Hungarian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish and Turkish Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 5.1 French Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono German Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Italian Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case Notes: Region 2/4 encoded. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 United Kingdom - Universal Pictures Special Edition Extras: DISC ONE The Film - Part 1 (105:48) Audio Commentary by Producer/Star Kirk Douglas, Star Peter Ustinov, Novelist Howard Fast, Producer Edward Lewis, Restoration Expert Robert A. Harris, and Designer Saul Bass Scene-by-Scene Audio Analysis (derived from rough-cut notes written by Screenwriter Dalton Trumbo & including additional compositions from Alex North’s score) DISC TWO* *The Film - Part 2 (82:48) Audio Commentary by Producer/Star Kirk Douglas, Star Peter Ustinov, Novelist Howard Fast, Producer Edward Lewis, Restoration Expert Robert A. Harris, and Designer Saul Bass Scene-by-Scene Audio Analysis (derived from rough-cut notes written by Screenwriter Dalton Trumbo & including additional compositions from Alex North’s score) ”3 Deleted scenes”: - Spartacus Meets Varinia UK version (2:01) - Spartacus Meets Varinia US version (2:19) - Gracchus' suicide (0:54) “Alternate Ending (from a 1967 re-release)” (2:20) ”Vintage news reel footage”: - London Premiere (1:45) - Curtis Wins a "Bambi" (1:11) - Olivier in Hollywood (0:36) - Douglas Immortalised (0:50) - Douglas in New York (0:34) ”Interviews”: - 1960 Promotional interview with Jean Simmons (3:37) - 1960 Promotional interview with Peter Ustinov (2:52) - 1992 Video interview with Peter Ustinov (24:26) "Behind the Scenes at Gladiator School" featurette (5:06) ”Promotional Material”: - Production stills - Lobby Cards - Posters/Print ads - Comic Book ”Sketches by Stanley Kubrick” 1950 documentary "The Hollywood Ten" (14:43) Storyboards by Saul Bass Original Theatrical Trailer (2:44) Subtitles: English HoH Aspect Ratio: 2.20:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English DTS 5.1 English Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Notes: Comes in a amaray inside a cardboard sleeve. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R3 Hong Kong - Intercontinental Video Limited Special Edition Extras: DISC ONE The Film - Part 1 Audio Commentary by Producer/Star Kirk Douglas, Star Peter Ustinov, Novelist Howard Fast, Producer Edward Lewis, Restoration Expert Robert A. Harris, and Designer Saul Bass Scene-by-Scene Audio Analysis (derived from rough-cut notes written by Screenwriter Dalton Trumbo & including additional compositions from Alex North’s score) DISC TWO* The Film - Part 2 Audio Commentary by Producer/Star Kirk Douglas, Star Peter Ustinov, Novelist Howard Fast, Producer Edward Lewis, Restoration Expert Robert A. Harris, and Designer Saul Bass Scene-by-Scene Audio Analysis (derived from rough-cut notes written by Screenwriter Dalton Trumbo & including additional compositions from Alex North’s score) Deleted scenes “Alternate Ending (from a 1967 re-release)” Vintage news reel footage ”Interviews”: 1960 promotional interviews with Jean Simmons and Peter Ustinov 1992 video interview with Peter Ustinov Ustinov "Behind the scenes at Gladiator School" featurette ”Promotional Material” ”Sketches by Stanley Kubrick” 1950 documentary "The Hollywood Ten" Storyboards by Saul Bass Original Theatrical Trailer Subtitles: English, Korean, Mandarin and Thai Aspect Ratio: 2.20:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): English DTS 5.1 English Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Special thanks to Rewind user Davy_Lee for providing these specifications.* Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R4 Australia - Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment Extras: Production Notes Cast & Crew Biographies Theatrical trailer Subtitles: Czech, Bulgarian, Danish, Dutch, English, French, Finnish, German, Hungarian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish, Turkish Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 5.1 French Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono German Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Italian Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case Notes: Region 2/4 encoded. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R4 Australia - Universal Pictures Special Edition Extras: DISC ONE The Film - Part 1 (105:48) Audio Commentary by Producer/Star Kirk Douglas, Star Peter Ustinov, Novelist Howard Fast, Producer Edward Lewis, Restoration Expert Robert A. Harris, and Designer Saul Bass Scene-by-Scene Audio Analysis (derived from rough-cut notes written by Screenwriter Dalton Trumbo & including additional compositions from Alex North’s score) DISC TWO* *The Film - Part 2 (82:48) Audio Commentary by Producer/Star Kirk Douglas, Star Peter Ustinov, Novelist Howard Fast, Producer Edward Lewis, Restoration Expert Robert A. Harris, and Designer Saul Bass Scene-by-Scene Audio Analysis (derived from rough-cut notes written by Screenwriter Dalton Trumbo & including additional compositions from Alex North’s score) ”3 Deleted scenes”: - Spartacus Meets Varinia UK version (2:01) - Spartacus Meets Varinia US version (2:19) - Gracchus' suicide (0:54) “Alternate Ending (from a 1967 re-release)” (2:20) ”Vintage news reel footage”: - London Premiere (1:45) - Curtis Wins a "Bambi" (1:11) - Olivier in Hollywood (0:36) - Douglas Immortalised (0:50) - Douglas in New York (0:34) ”Interviews”: - 1960 Promotional interview with Jean Simmons (3:37) - 1960 Promotional interview with Peter Ustinov (2:52) - 1992 Video interview with Peter Ustinov (24:26) "Behind the Scenes at Gladiator School" featurette (5:06) ”Promotional Material”: - Production stills - Lobby Cards - Posters/Print ads - Comic Book ”Sketches by Stanley Kubrick” 1950 documentary "The Hollywood Ten" (14:43) Storyboards by Saul Bass Original Theatrical Trailer (2:44) Subtitles: Danish, English, Finnish, Hebrew, Hungarian, Icelandic, Norwegian, Swedish Aspect Ratio: 2.20:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English DTS 5.1 English Dolby Digital 5.1 Hungarian Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Notes: Region 2/4 encoded. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page

OVERALL: Draw

The US Criterion release has the most extras.
The 2-disc UK, Scandinavian, and Australian for the English DTS track and have most of the extras from the Criterion release.
CUTS:
- R0 America- Criterion Collection - No cuts - 1992 restored version (196:30).
- R1 America- Universal Pictures - No cuts: 1992 restored version
- R2 Collector's Edition France- Universal Pictures - No Cuts: 1992 restored version (188:45 PAL).
- R2 Germany- Universal Pictures - No Cuts: 1992 restored version
- R2 Special Edition Germany- Universal Pictures - No Cuts: 1992 restored version (188:45 PAL).
- R2 Holland- Universal Pictures - No Cuts: 1992 restored version
- R2 Special Edition Holland- Universal Pictures - No Cuts: 1992 restored version (188:45 PAL).
- R2 Special Edition Scandinavia- Universal Pictures - No Cuts: 1992 restored version (188:45 PAL).
- R2 Special Edition Spain- Universal Pictures - No Cuts: 1992 restored version (188:46 PAL).
- R2 United Kingdom- Universal Pictures - No cuts: 1992 restored version
- R2 Special Edition United Kingdom- Universal Pictures - No Cuts: 1992 restored version (188:45 PAL).
- R3 Special Edition Hong Kong- Intercontinental Video Limited - No Cuts: 1992 restored version.
- R4 Australia- Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment - No cuts: 1992 restored version
- R4 Special Edition Australia- Universal Pictures - No Cuts: 1992 restored version (188:45 PAL).
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Comparison added by Craig on 16/07/01
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 21/11/20

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18/02/11 - Addition of the DVDBeaver link.
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R0 America - Criterion Collection #105 Extras: DISC ONE The Film Audio commentary by producer/star Kirk Douglas, star Peter Ustinov, novelist Howard Fast, producer Edward Lewis, restoration expert Robert A. Harris, and designer Saul Bass Scene-by-Scene Audio Analysis (derived from rough-cut notes written by screenwriter Dalton Trumbo & including additional compositions from Alex North’s score) "Study of the Score" notes by Leslie Zador and Greg Rose on composer Alex North and his score for Spartacus (text) Narrated Restoration Demonstration (3:01) DISC TWO* Deleted Scenes - Spartacus Meets Varinia UK version (2:00) - Spartacus Meets Varinia US version (2:17) - Gracchus' suicide (0:52) - Public House/Slum Street (script and stills) Alternate Ending (from a 1967 re-release) (2:19) Vintage newsreel footage - London Premiere (1:45) - Curtis Wins a "Bambi" (1:11) - Olivier in Hollywood (0:36) - Douglas Immortalized (0:50) - Douglas in New York (0:34) Interviews - 1960 Promotional interview with Jean Simmons (3:37) - 1960 Promotional interview with Peter Ustinov (2:52) - 1992 Video interview with Peter Ustinov (24:26) "Behind the Scenes at Gladiator School" featurette (5:06) "Breaking the Blacklist" - 1950 documentary "The Hollywood Ten" (14:41) - Spartacus and the Blacklist - Dalton Trumbo biographical notes - American Legion letter Letter from the MPAA in regard to "unacceptable elements" in the film Promotional Material - Production stills - Lobby Cards - Posters/Print ads - Comic Book Storyboards by Saul Bass Sketches by Stanley Kubrick Kubrick biography Theatrical Trailer (2:42) Subtitles: English HoH Aspect Ratio: 2.20:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 5.1 English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround Case type: Special Case Notes: Includes an 8-page fold-out booklet, featuring an essay by Stephen Farber. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R1 America - Universal Pictures Extras: Production notes Cast & Crew Biographies Theatrical trailer Subtitles: Spanish Aspect Ratio: 2.20:1 Picture Format: Non-Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 France - Universal Pictures Collector's Edition Extras: DISC ONE The Film - Part 1 (105:48) Audio Commentary by Producer/Star Kirk Douglas, Star Peter Ustinov, Novelist Howard Fast, Producer Edward Lewis, Restoration Expert Robert A. Harris, and Designer Saul Bass Scene-by-Scene Audio Analysis (derived from rough-cut notes written by Screenwriter Dalton Trumbo & including additional compositions from Alex North’s score) DISC TWO* *The Film - Part 2 (82:48) Audio Commentary by Producer/Star Kirk Douglas, Star Peter Ustinov, Novelist Howard Fast, Producer Edward Lewis, Restoration Expert Robert A. Harris, and Designer Saul Bass Scene-by-Scene Audio Analysis (derived from rough-cut notes written by Screenwriter Dalton Trumbo & including additional compositions from Alex North’s score) ”3 Deleted scenes”: - Spartacus Meets Varinia UK version (2:01) - Spartacus Meets Varinia US version (2:19) - Gracchus' suicide (0:54) “Alternate Ending (from a 1967 re-release)” (2:20) ”Vintage news reel footage”: - London Premiere (1:45) - Curtis Wins a "Bambi" (1:11) - Olivier in Hollywood (0:36) - Douglas Immortalised (0:50) - Douglas in New York (0:34) ”Interviews”: - 1960 Promotional interview with Jean Simmons (3:37) - 1960 Promotional interview with Peter Ustinov (2:52) - 1992 Video interview with Peter Ustinov (24:26) "Behind the Scenes at Gladiator School" featurette (5:06) ”Promotional Material”: - Production stills - Lobby Cards - Posters/Print ads - Comic Book ”Sketches by Stanley Kubrick” 1950 documentary "The Hollywood Ten" (14:43) Storyboards by Saul Bass Original Theatrical Trailer (2:44) Subtitles: Arabic, Dutch, English and French Aspect Ratio: 2.20:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 5.1 French DTS 5.1 French Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Germany - Universal Pictures Extras: Production Notes Cast & Crew Biographies Theatrical trailer Subtitles: Czech, Bulgarian, Danish, Dutch, English, French, Finnish, German, Hungarian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish and Turkish Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 5.1 French Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono German Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Italian Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Germany - Universal Pictures Special Edition Extras: DISC ONE The Film - Part 1 (105:48) Audio Commentary by Producer/Star Kirk Douglas, Star Peter Ustinov, Novelist Howard Fast, Producer Edward Lewis, Restoration Expert Robert A. Harris, and Designer Saul Bass Scene-by-Scene Audio Analysis (derived from rough-cut notes written by Screenwriter Dalton Trumbo & including additional compositions from Alex North’s score) DISC TWO* *The Film - Part 2 (82:48) Audio Commentary by Producer/Star Kirk Douglas, Star Peter Ustinov, Novelist Howard Fast, Producer Edward Lewis, Restoration Expert Robert A. Harris, and Designer Saul Bass Scene-by-Scene Audio Analysis (derived from rough-cut notes written by Screenwriter Dalton Trumbo & including additional compositions from Alex North’s score) ”3 Deleted scenes”: - Spartacus Meets Varinia UK version (2:01) - Spartacus Meets Varinia US version (2:19) - Gracchus' suicide (0:54) “Alternate Ending (from a 1967 re-release)” (2:20) ”Vintage news reel footage”: - London Premiere (1:45) - Curtis Wins a "Bambi" (1:11) - Olivier in Hollywood (0:36) - Douglas Immortalised (0:50) - Douglas in New York (0:34) ”Interviews”: - 1960 Promotional interview with Jean Simmons (3:37) - 1960 Promotional interview with Peter Ustinov (2:52) - 1992 Video interview with Peter Ustinov (24:26) "Behind the Scenes at Gladiator School" featurette (5:06) ”Promotional Material”: - Production stills - Lobby Cards - Posters/Print ads - Comic Book ”Sketches by Stanley Kubrick” 1950 documentary "The Hollywood Ten" (14:43) Storyboards by Saul Bass Original Theatrical Trailer (2:44) Subtitles: English, German Aspect Ratio: 2.20:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 5.1 German DTS 5.1 German Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Holland - Universal Pictures Extras: Production Notes Cast & Crew Biographies Theatrical trailer Subtitles: Czech, Bulgarian, Danish, Dutch, English, French, Finnish, German, Hungarian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish and Turkish Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 5.1 French Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono German Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Italian Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Holland - Universal Pictures Special Edition Extras: DISC ONE The Film - Part 1 (105:48) Audio Commentary by Producer/Star Kirk Douglas, Star Peter Ustinov, Novelist Howard Fast, Producer Edward Lewis, Restoration Expert Robert A. Harris, and Designer Saul Bass Scene-by-Scene Audio Analysis (derived from rough-cut notes written by Screenwriter Dalton Trumbo & including additional compositions from Alex North’s score) DISC TWO* *The Film - Part 2 (82:48) Audio Commentary by Producer/Star Kirk Douglas, Star Peter Ustinov, Novelist Howard Fast, Producer Edward Lewis, Restoration Expert Robert A. Harris, and Designer Saul Bass Scene-by-Scene Audio Analysis (derived from rough-cut notes written by Screenwriter Dalton Trumbo & including additional compositions from Alex North’s score) ”3 Deleted scenes”: - Spartacus Meets Varinia UK version (2:01) - Spartacus Meets Varinia US version (2:19) - Gracchus' suicide (0:54) “Alternate Ending (from a 1967 re-release)” (2:20) ”Vintage news reel footage”: - London Premiere (1:45) - Curtis Wins a "Bambi" (1:11) - Olivier in Hollywood (0:36) - Douglas Immortalised (0:50) - Douglas in New York (0:34) ”Interviews”: - 1960 Promotional interview with Jean Simmons (3:37) - 1960 Promotional interview with Peter Ustinov (2:52) - 1992 Video interview with Peter Ustinov (24:26) "Behind the Scenes at Gladiator School" featurette (5:06) ”Promotional Material”: - Production stills - Lobby Cards - Posters/Print ads - Comic Book ”Sketches by Stanley Kubrick” 1950 documentary "The Hollywood Ten" (14:43) Storyboards by Saul Bass Original Theatrical Trailer (2:44) Subtitles: Arabic, Dutch, English and French Aspect Ratio: 2.20:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 5.1 French DTS 5.1 French Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Scandinavia - Universal Pictures Special Edition Extras: DISC ONE The Film - Part 1 (105:48) Audio Commentary by Producer/Star Kirk Douglas, Star Peter Ustinov, Novelist Howard Fast, Producer Edward Lewis, Restoration Expert Robert A. Harris, and Designer Saul Bass Scene-by-Scene Audio Analysis (derived from rough-cut notes written by Screenwriter Dalton Trumbo & including additional compositions from Alex North’s score) DISC TWO* The Film - Part 2 (82:48) Audio Commentary by Producer/Star Kirk Douglas, Star Peter Ustinov, Novelist Howard Fast, Producer Edward Lewis, Restoration Expert Robert A. Harris, and Designer Saul Bass Scene-by-Scene Audio Analysis (derived from rough-cut notes written by Screenwriter Dalton Trumbo & including additional compositions from Alex North’s score) ”3 Deleted scenes”: - Spartacus Meets Varinia UK version (2:01) - Spartacus Meets Varinia US version (2:19) - Gracchus' suicide (0:54) “Alternate Ending (from a 1967 re-release)” (2:20) ”Vintage news reel footage”: - London Premiere (1:45) - Curtis Wins a "Bambi" (1:11) - Olivier in Hollywood (0:36) - Douglas Immortalised (0:50) - Douglas in New York (0:34) ”Interviews”: - 1960 Promotional interview with Jean Simmons (3:37) - 1960 Promotional interview with Peter Ustinov (2:52) - 1992 Video interview with Peter Ustinov (24:26) "Behind the Scenes at Gladiator School" featurette (5:06) ”Promotional Material”: - Production stills - Lobby Cards - Posters/Print ads - Comic Book ”Sketches by Stanley Kubrick” 1950 documentary "The Hollywood Ten" (14:43) Storyboards by Saul Bass Original Theatrical Trailer (2:44) Subtitles: Danish, English, Finnish, Hebrew, Hungarian, Icelandic, Norwegian, Swedish Aspect Ratio: 2.20:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English DTS 5.1 English Dolby Digital 5.1 Hungarian Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Notes: Region 2/4 encoded. All extras and commentaries are presented with optional English, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian and Swedish subtitles. Comes in a amaray inside a cardboard sleeve. Special thanks to Rewind user El_vez for providing these specifications.* Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Spain - Universal Pictures Special Edition Extras: DISC ONE The Film - Part 1 Audio Commentary by Producer/Star Kirk Douglas, Star Peter Ustinov, Novelist Howard Fast, Producer Edward Lewis, Restoration Expert Robert A. Harris, and Designer Saul Bass Scene-by-Scene Audio Analysis (derived from rough-cut notes written by Screenwriter Dalton Trumbo & including additional compositions from Alex North’s score) DISC TWO* The Film - Part 2 Audio Commentary by Producer/Star Kirk Douglas, Star Peter Ustinov, Novelist Howard Fast, Producer Edward Lewis, Restoration Expert Robert A. Harris, and Designer Saul Bass Scene-by-Scene Audio Analysis (derived from rough-cut notes written by Screenwriter Dalton Trumbo & including additional compositions from Alex North’s score) ”3 Deleted scenes”: - Spartacus Meets Varinia UK version (2:01) - Spartacus Meets Varinia US version (2:19) - Gracchus' suicide (0:54) “Alternate Ending (from a 1967 re-release)” (2:20) ”Vintage news reel footage”: - London Premiere (1:45) - Curtis Wins a "Bambi" (1:11) - Olivier in Hollywood (0:36) - Douglas Immortalised (0:50) - Douglas in New York (0:34) ”Interviews”: - 1960 Promotional interview with Jean Simmons (3:37) - 1960 Promotional interview with Peter Ustinov (2:52) - 1992 Video interview with Peter Ustinov (24:26) "Behind the Scenes at Gladiator School" featurette (5:06) ”Promotional Material”: - Production Stills (218 images) - Lobby Cards (15 images) - Posters/Print Ads (25 images) - Comic Book (34 images) ”Sketches by Stanley Kubrick” (13 sketches) 1950 documentary "The Hollywood Ten" (14:43) Storyboards by Saul Bass (23 images) Original Theatrical Trailer (2:44) Subtitles: English, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish (Castilian) Aspect Ratio: 2.20:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 5.1 Spanish (Castilian) DTS 5.1 Spanish (Castilian) Dolby Digital 5.1 Polish Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround Case type: Keep Case Notes: Spanish Title: “Espartaco” Includes an 8 page booklet and slipcase. Special thanks to Rewind user Matthew B Harrah for providing these specifications.* Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 United Kingdom - Universal Pictures Extras: Production Notes (11 pages) Cast & Crew Biographies/Film Highlights Theatrical trailer (2:54) Subtitles: Czech, Bulgarian, Danish, Dutch, English, French, Finnish, German, Hungarian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish and Turkish Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 5.1 French Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono German Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Italian Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case Notes: Region 2/4 encoded. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 United Kingdom - Universal Pictures Special Edition Extras: DISC ONE The Film - Part 1 (105:48) Audio Commentary by Producer/Star Kirk Douglas, Star Peter Ustinov, Novelist Howard Fast, Producer Edward Lewis, Restoration Expert Robert A. Harris, and Designer Saul Bass Scene-by-Scene Audio Analysis (derived from rough-cut notes written by Screenwriter Dalton Trumbo & including additional compositions from Alex North’s score) DISC TWO* *The Film - Part 2 (82:48) Audio Commentary by Producer/Star Kirk Douglas, Star Peter Ustinov, Novelist Howard Fast, Producer Edward Lewis, Restoration Expert Robert A. Harris, and Designer Saul Bass Scene-by-Scene Audio Analysis (derived from rough-cut notes written by Screenwriter Dalton Trumbo & including additional compositions from Alex North’s score) ”3 Deleted scenes”: - Spartacus Meets Varinia UK version (2:01) - Spartacus Meets Varinia US version (2:19) - Gracchus' suicide (0:54) “Alternate Ending (from a 1967 re-release)” (2:20) ”Vintage news reel footage”: - London Premiere (1:45) - Curtis Wins a "Bambi" (1:11) - Olivier in Hollywood (0:36) - Douglas Immortalised (0:50) - Douglas in New York (0:34) ”Interviews”: - 1960 Promotional interview with Jean Simmons (3:37) - 1960 Promotional interview with Peter Ustinov (2:52) - 1992 Video interview with Peter Ustinov (24:26) "Behind the Scenes at Gladiator School" featurette (5:06) ”Promotional Material”: - Production stills - Lobby Cards - Posters/Print ads - Comic Book ”Sketches by Stanley Kubrick” 1950 documentary "The Hollywood Ten" (14:43) Storyboards by Saul Bass Original Theatrical Trailer (2:44) Subtitles: English HoH Aspect Ratio: 2.20:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English DTS 5.1 English Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Notes: Comes in a amaray inside a cardboard sleeve. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R3 Hong Kong - Intercontinental Video Limited Special Edition Extras: DISC ONE The Film - Part 1 Audio Commentary by Producer/Star Kirk Douglas, Star Peter Ustinov, Novelist Howard Fast, Producer Edward Lewis, Restoration Expert Robert A. Harris, and Designer Saul Bass Scene-by-Scene Audio Analysis (derived from rough-cut notes written by Screenwriter Dalton Trumbo & including additional compositions from Alex North’s score) DISC TWO* The Film - Part 2 Audio Commentary by Producer/Star Kirk Douglas, Star Peter Ustinov, Novelist Howard Fast, Producer Edward Lewis, Restoration Expert Robert A. Harris, and Designer Saul Bass Scene-by-Scene Audio Analysis (derived from rough-cut notes written by Screenwriter Dalton Trumbo & including additional compositions from Alex North’s score) Deleted scenes “Alternate Ending (from a 1967 re-release)” Vintage news reel footage ”Interviews”: 1960 promotional interviews with Jean Simmons and Peter Ustinov 1992 video interview with Peter Ustinov Ustinov "Behind the scenes at Gladiator School" featurette ”Promotional Material” ”Sketches by Stanley Kubrick” 1950 documentary "The Hollywood Ten" Storyboards by Saul Bass Original Theatrical Trailer Subtitles: English, Korean, Mandarin and Thai Aspect Ratio: 2.20:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): English DTS 5.1 English Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Special thanks to Rewind user Davy_Lee for providing these specifications.* Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R4 Australia - Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment Extras: Production Notes Cast & Crew Biographies Theatrical trailer Subtitles: Czech, Bulgarian, Danish, Dutch, English, French, Finnish, German, Hungarian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish, Turkish Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 5.1 French Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono German Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Italian Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case Notes: Region 2/4 encoded. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R4 Australia - Universal Pictures Special Edition Extras: DISC ONE The Film - Part 1 (105:48) Audio Commentary by Producer/Star Kirk Douglas, Star Peter Ustinov, Novelist Howard Fast, Producer Edward Lewis, Restoration Expert Robert A. Harris, and Designer Saul Bass Scene-by-Scene Audio Analysis (derived from rough-cut notes written by Screenwriter Dalton Trumbo & including additional compositions from Alex North’s score) DISC TWO* *The Film - Part 2 (82:48) Audio Commentary by Producer/Star Kirk Douglas, Star Peter Ustinov, Novelist Howard Fast, Producer Edward Lewis, Restoration Expert Robert A. Harris, and Designer Saul Bass Scene-by-Scene Audio Analysis (derived from rough-cut notes written by Screenwriter Dalton Trumbo & including additional compositions from Alex North’s score) ”3 Deleted scenes”: - Spartacus Meets Varinia UK version (2:01) - Spartacus Meets Varinia US version (2:19) - Gracchus' suicide (0:54) “Alternate Ending (from a 1967 re-release)” (2:20) ”Vintage news reel footage”: - London Premiere (1:45) - Curtis Wins a "Bambi" (1:11) - Olivier in Hollywood (0:36) - Douglas Immortalised (0:50) - Douglas in New York (0:34) ”Interviews”: - 1960 Promotional interview with Jean Simmons (3:37) - 1960 Promotional interview with Peter Ustinov (2:52) - 1992 Video interview with Peter Ustinov (24:26) "Behind the Scenes at Gladiator School" featurette (5:06) ”Promotional Material”: - Production stills - Lobby Cards - Posters/Print ads - Comic Book ”Sketches by Stanley Kubrick” 1950 documentary "The Hollywood Ten" (14:43) Storyboards by Saul Bass Original Theatrical Trailer (2:44) Subtitles: Danish, English, Finnish, Hebrew, Hungarian, Icelandic, Norwegian, Swedish Aspect Ratio: 2.20:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English DTS 5.1 English Dolby Digital 5.1 Hungarian Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Notes: Region 2/4 encoded. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page

Spartacus (1960)

R0 America - Criterion Collection
#105

R1 America - Universal Pictures

R2 France - Universal Pictures
Collector's Edition

R2 Germany - Universal Pictures

R2 Germany - Universal Pictures
Special Edition

R2 Holland - Universal Pictures

R2 Holland - Universal Pictures
Special Edition

R2 Scandinavia - Universal Pictures
Special Edition

R2 Spain - Universal Pictures
Special Edition

R2 United Kingdom - Universal Pictures

R2 United Kingdom - Universal Pictures
Special Edition

R3 Hong Kong - Intercontinental Video Limited
Special Edition

R4 Australia - Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment

R4 Australia - Universal Pictures
Special Edition

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