SPARTACUS based on Howard Fast's popular novel is Stanley Kubrick's glorious masterpiece about a slave uprising in Rome in 70 BC Kirk Douglas who also served as executive producer stars as the title character a man born of a slave woman & a slave master who has known nothing but chains his entire life After being forced to put on a gladiator show--that almost leads to his death--for wealthy Romans (including a marvellously conniving Laurence Olivier as the power-hungry Crassus) Spartacus leads a slave revolt across Italy that soon has thousands marching on Rome Meanwhile he has fallen in love with the beautiful Varinia (an effervescent Jean Simmons) pledging his life to her Douglas assembled a fabulous all-star cast for the film; in addition to himself Simmons & Olivier terrific performances are turned in by Charles Laughton as the curmudgeonly senator Gracchus John Gavin as the young Julius Caesar Tony Curtis as Antoninus (a 'singer of songs' with all lines delivered in a beautifully thick New York accent) & especially Peter Ustinov an Oscar winner for his portrayal of the businessman Batiatus who always wants to know what's in it for him Blacklisted writer Dalton Trumbo's melodramatic script & Alex North's thrilling soaring score add a majesty that helps make SPARTACUS one of the finest costume epics to ever come out of Hollywood ...

Please note this is a region B Blu-ray & will require a region B or region free Blu-ray player in order to play The House of Batiatus is on the rise basking in the glow of its infamous champion Gannicus whose skill with a sword is matched only by his thirst for wine & women These are the times a young Batiatus has been waiting for Poised to overthrow his father & take control he’ll freely betray anyone to ensure his gladiators are in the highest demand & he’ll have his loyal & calculating wife Lucretia by his side for every underhanded scheme drawing on the brazen talents of her seductive friend Gaia when it counts Together they will stop at nothing to deceive the masses seize power & bleed Capua dry in this audacious prequel to “ Spartacus Blood & Sand ...

SPARTACUS based on Howard Fast's popular novel is Stanley Kubrick's glorious masterpiece about a slave uprising in Rome in 70 BC Kirk Douglas who also served as executive producer stars as the title character a man born of a slave woman & a slave master who has known nothing but chains his entire life After being forced to put on a gladiator show--that almost leads to his death--for wealthy Romans (including a marvellously conniving Laurence Olivier as the power-hungry Crassus) Spartacus leads a slave revolt across Italy that soon has thousands marching on Rome Meanwhile he has fallen in love with the beautiful Varinia (an effervescent Jean Simmons) pledging his life to her Douglas assembled a fabulous all-star cast for the film; in addition to himself Simmons & Olivier terrific performances are turned in by Charles Laughton as the curmudgeonly senator Gracchus John Gavin as the young Julius Caesar Tony Curtis as Antoninus (a 'singer of songs' with all lines delivered in a beautifully thick New York accent) & especially Peter Ustinov an Oscar winner for his portrayal of the businessman Batiatus who always wants to know what's in it for him Blacklisted writer Dalton Trumbo's melodramatic script & Alex North's thrilling soaring score add a majesty that helps make SPARTACUS one of the finest costume epics to ever come out of Hollywood ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play The gladiator rebellion continues & begins to strike fear into the heart of the Roman Republic in this continuation from SPARTACUS
- BLOOD & SAND Roman centurian Gaius Claudius Glaber is sent with his army to stop the uprising before Spartacus gains too much power but Spartacus is left with a choice to avenge the memory of his life or to keep his army from falling apart for the greater good SPARTACUS
- VENGEANCE is the name given to the second series of SPARTACUS &

Includes:: every episode from series 2



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Please note this is a region B Blu-Ray & will require a region B or region free blu-ray player in order to play On the heels of the bloody escape from the House of Batiatus that concluded " Spartacus Blood & Sand" the gladiator rebellion continues & begins to strike fear into the heart of the Roman Republic in " Spartacus Vengeance" Gaius Claudius Glaber & his Roman troops are sent to Capua to crush the growing band of freed slaves that Spartacus leads before it can inflict further damage Spartacus is presented the choice of satisfying his personal need for vengeance against the man that condemned his wife to slavery & eventual death or making the larger sacrifices necessary to keep his budding army from breaking apart Containing all of the blood-soaked action exotic sexuality & villainy & heroism that has come to distinguish the series the tale of Spartacus resumes in epic fashion Starz Studios
- SPARTACUS VENGEANCE (1200) The Making Of SPARTACUS VENGEANCE (530) Behind The Camera Directing The Rebellion (430) On Set With Liam Mc Intyre (634) Burning Down The House The VFX Of Episode 205 (1500) The Legend Of Spartacus (1106) Famous Last Words (636) Bloopers (308)SPARTACUS WAR OF THE DAMNED Teaser (030) Actors Liam Mc Intyre Manu Bennett Peter Mensah Dustin Clare & Lucy Lawless Certificate 18 years & over Year 2012 Screen 1781 Languages English
- 51 Duration 9 hours & 5 minutes (approx)

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Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Gaius Claudius Glaber is dead The rebellion has swelled to thousands of freed slaves & Spartacus alongside his generals Crixus Gannicus & Agron prepares for war with Rome The Roman Senate turns to Marcus Crassus a wealthy strategic politician for aid With a young Julius Caesar as an ally Crassus must crush the rebellion The epic conclusion of a legendary journey " Spartacus War of the Damned" unleashes a battle unlike anything ever seen before Classification 18 ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play The House of Batiatus is on the rise basking in the glow of its infamous champion Gannicus whose skill with a sword is matched only by his thirst for wine & women These are the times a young Batiatus has been waiting for Poised to overthrow his father & take control he ll freely betray anyone to ensure his gladiators are in the highest demand & he ll have his loyal & calculating wife Lucretia by his side for every underhanded scheme drawing on the brazen talents of her seductive friend Gaia when it counts Together they will stop at nothing to deceive the masses seize power & bleed Capua dry in this audacious prequel to Spartacus Blood & Sand ...

Crassus the richest man in Rome has raised an army to rival Spartacus & there are murmurings of rebellion in Spartacus' own army Spartacus on the brink of glory must make a crucial decision
- to go forward over the Alps to freedom or back to face the might of Rome & try to break its power forever ' Compulsive relentless 528 pages Kane Ben
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Own all of the epic action with the Spartacus Complete Collection! Blood & Sand Betrayed by his country Beaten into slavery Reborn as a warrior Spartacus Blood & Sand is a graphic & visceral account of Rome s most famous gladiator When he s separated from the love of his life Spartacus is forced into the gruesome & bloodthirsty arena where a grisly death is primetime entertainment Gods Of The Arena The House of Batiatus is on the rise basking in the glow of its infamous champion Gannicus whose skill with a sword is matched only by his thirst for wine & women These are the times a young Batiatus has been waiting for Poised to overthrow his father & take control he ll freely betray anyone to ensure his gladiators are in the highest demand & he ll have his loyal & calculating wife Lucretia by his side for every underhanded scheme Vengeance On the heels of the bloody escape from the House of Batiatus that concluded Spartacus Blood & Sand the gladiator rebellion continues & begins to strike fear into the heart of the Roman Republic Containing all of the blood-soaked action exotic sexuality villainy & heroism that has come to distinguish the series the tale of Spartacus resumes in epic fashion War of the Damned Gaius Claudius Glaber is dead The rebellion has swelled to thousands of freed slaves & Spartacus alongside his generals Crixus Gannicus & Agron prepares for war with Rome The epic conclusion of a legendary journey & Spartacus War of the Damned& unleashes a battle unlike anything ever seen before ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play The ground-breaking TV series brought together in one epic collection Blood & Sand Betrayed by his country Beaten into slavery Reborn as a warrior Spartacus Blood & Sand is a graphic & visceral account of Rome s most famous gladiator When he s separated from the love of his life Spartacus is forced into the gruesome & bloodthirsty arena where a grisly death is primetime entertainment Spartacus must fight for survival befriend his enemies & play politics in this new world of corruption violence sex & fame He ll be seduced by power & tormented by vengeance But his passion will give him the strength to prevail over every obstacle in this modern & uninhibited tale of death honour & endurance Gods Of The Arena The House of Batiatus is on the rise basking in the glow of its infamous champion Gannicus whose skill with a sword is matched only by his thirst for wine & women These are the times a young Batiatus has been waiting for Poised to overthrow his father & take control he ll freely betray anyone to ensure his gladiators are in the highest demand & he ll have his loyal & calculating wife Lucretia by his side for every underhanded scheme drawing on the brazen talents of her seductive friend Gaia when it counts Together they will stop at nothing to deceive the masses seize power & bleed Capua dry in this audacious prequel to Spartacus Blood & Sand Vengeance On the heels of the bloody escape from the House of Batiatus that concluded Spartacus Blood & Sand the gladiator rebellion continues & begins to strike fear into the heart of the Roman Republic in Spartacus Vengeance Gaius Claudius Glaber & his Roman troops are sent to Capua to crush the growing band of freed slaves that Spartacus leads before it can inflict further damage Spartacus is presented the choice of satisfying his personal need for vengeance against the man who condemned his wife to slavery & eventual death or making the larger sacrifices necessary to keep his budding army from breaking apart Containing all of the blood-soaked action exotic sexuality villainy & heroism that has come to distinguish the series the tale of Spartacus resumes in epic fashion War of the Damned Gaius Claudius Glaber is dead The rebellion has swelled to thousands of freed slaves & Spartacus alongside his generals Crixus Gannicus & Agron prepares for war with Rome The Roman Senate turns to Marcus Crassus a wealthy strategic politician for aid With a young Julius Caesar as an ally Crassus must crush the rebellion The epic conclusion of a legendary journey " Spartacus War of the Damned" unleashes a battle unlike anything ever seen before Age Rating 18 ...