![]() ![]() ![]() Interesting socio-political, the film was scripted by Dalton Trumbo, who had been blacklisted by the McCarthy witch-hunters for its allegedly anti-American views.On that note, perhaps some of you were also piqued your interest with the creation of Spartacus series in six parts: the gods of the Arena last Sunday on The Movie Network. Also testified Jean Simmons, Charles Laughton, John Ireland and Tony Curtis. Talk about touching a nerve on the struggles of recent times.Beyond metaphors appropriate, crisp direction and beautifully orchestrated Kubrick battle scenes, the film features a cast of sterling performances: Kirk Douglas Spartacus, the rebel Sir Laurence Olivier as his foe, the Roman general, Peter Ustinov, winner an Oscar for his work as the infamous slave trader, and John Gavin as Julius Caesar old. Worse, it even gives the film a cheesy bad reputation.”Those of a certain vintage will remember Stanley Kubrick’s sword and sandal classic Spartacus (1960), the fascinating saga of booming Thracian gladiator who led an uprising of his fellow slaves against the Roman Empire more than two millennia back. ![]() January 27, 2011Spartacus Gods Of The Arena: “This is an epic cheese.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
Details
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |