Kirk Douglas

This page collects the films featuring Kirk Douglas reviewed at Master of Worlds: “Paths of Glory (1957)”, “Spartacus (1960)”, and “The Final Countdown (1980)”. Each review examines the performance and the role it plays in the film’s larger design, approaching the work as storytelling first. The collection grows as further titles are added.

Paths of glory 1957 review

Paths of Glory (1957)

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Kubrick’s 1957 WWI French army drama. Kirk Douglas defends three soldiers court-martialed for cowardice. Banned in France for decades.

Spartacus 1960 review

Spartacus (1960)

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Stanley Kubrick’s 1960 Roman epic. Kirk Douglas as the slave revolt leader. Broke the Hollywood blacklist through Dalton Trumbo credit.

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