{"product_id":"the-rebels-revolt-marja-kivinen-9798243020077","title":"The Rebel's Revolt: Unveiling the Epic Tale of 'Spartacus'","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the brutal heart of the Roman Republic, a single slave's cry for freedom became a roar heard across the empire. Trained to kill for sport in the gladiatorial arena, the Thracian rebel \u003cb\u003eSpartacus\u003c\/b\u003e led a ragtag army of the oppressed in a desperate war against the most powerful civilization the world had ever known. His uprising threatened the very foundations of Rome.\u003c\/p\u003eTHE REBEL'S REVOLT: Unveiling the Cinematic Epic\u003cp\u003eJourney beyond the historical legend and into the tumultuous creation of a cinematic masterpiece. This definitive account unveils the sweeping, behind-the-scenes story of \u003cb\u003eStanley Kubrick's 1960 epic, \u003ci\u003eSpartacus\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA High-Stakes Hollywood Confrontation\u003c\/p\u003e★ \u003cb\u003eKirk Douglas's Gamble: \u003c\/b\u003e Discover how the Hollywood titan, in his dual role as producer and star, risked his entire career to bring this monumental tale to the screen.\u003cbr\u003e★ \u003cb\u003eDefying the Industry: \u003c\/b\u003e Learn the dramatic story of how Douglas shattered the infamous Blacklist by hiring a blacklisted writer to pen the script.\u003cp\u003eDelve into the intricate drama and clash of creative titans on set, from a young, ambitious Stanley Kubrick to a cast of legendary screen performers: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Cast: \u003c\/b\u003e Laurence Olivier, Peter Ustinov, and Jean Simmons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Planning: \u003c\/b\u003e Explore the intricate organization of the film's colossal battle sequences and the crafting of its unforgettable characters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Context: \u003c\/b\u003e Analyze the powerful political undertones that resonated with a Cold War-era audience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Marja Kivinen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798243020077\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/07\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 74\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.24lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.15d","brand":"Marja Kivinen","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48997358534911,"sku":"9798243020077","price":10.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-rebels-revolt-marja-kivinen-9798243020077","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}