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Kirk Douglas: The Centennial Collection
Renowned for his determination, charisma, commanding voice and magnetic presence, Kirk Douglas had an illustrious film career that continues to entertain audiences of all ages. While his heroic roles in epic films like Spartacus made him a global sensation, Douglas was also equally adept at romancing women or stirring strong emotions as the complicated villain. In honor of his 100th birthday, Universal Pictures is proud to present Kirk Douglas: The Centennial Collection showcasing 8...
The Last Sunset
Western justice takes a dark turn in The Last Sunset , a gripping adventure starring Rock Hudson, Kirk Douglas, Dorothy Malone and Joseph Cotten. American lawman Dana Stribling (Hudson) enters Mexico with one mission: to hunt down the infamous Brendan O'Malley (Douglas), who killed his brother-in-law. He finds his culprit working for a wealthy cattleman (Cotten) and arranging a herd to cross the border. Unable to serve his warrant, Stribling signs on as a trail boss, warning O'Malley of his...
Lonely Are the Brave
Academy Award® winner Kirk Douglas ignites the screen with one of his most personal roles as a cowboy on a collision course with the modern world in Lonely are the Brave. After landing himself in jail trying to break out his friend, Jack Burns (Douglas) finds himself alone and on the run from the law. Leading the manhunt is Sheriff Morey Johnson (Walter Matthau), who must bring Burns to justice despite his own sympathy for the fugitive. Co-starring Gena Rowlands, George Kennedy and Carroll O’...
Eddie Macon's Run
Time is running out for Eddie Macon. He’s trapped in a Texas jail on trumped up charges. He’ll do anything to make it back to his wife and child, but if he’s caught, he’ll be back in the pen for life. Carl Marzack is an aging cop who must prove he can still get his man – and his man is Eddie Macon! Hollywood legend Kirk Douglas and The Dukes of Hazzard’s John Schneider star as the pursuer and the pursued in this exciting action thriller that climaxes in a hair-raising chase through the streets...
Spartacus
Director Stanley Kubrick tells the tale of Spartacus (Kirk Douglas), the bold gladiator slave and Varinia (Jean Simmons), the woman who believed in his cause. Challenged by the power-hungry General Crassus (Laurence Olivier), Spartacus is forced to face his convictions and the power of Imperial Rome at its glorious height. The inspirational true account of man's eternal struggle for freedom, Spartacus combines history with spectacle to create a moving drama of love and commitment.
A Lovely Way to Die
A Lovely Way To Die stars Kirk Douglas as Schuyler, a hard-boiled police detective who turns in his badge after charges of brutality are made against him. Hired by a prominent attorney (Eli Wallach), Schuyler is assigned to protect a beautiful young woman who is accused of murdering her wealthy husband. While trying to uncover more information about the murder, Schuyler falls for his lovely client and gets embroiled in a murderous scheme of blackmail, deadly secrets and lies.
For Love or Money (1963)
Kirk Douglas plays matchmaker to three luscious sisters in the zany romantic comedy For Love or Money co-starring Mitzi Gaynor and Gig Young.Despairing at her three daughters’ choices in men, an eccentric widow (Thelma Ritter) pays attorney Deke Gentry (Douglas) $100,000 to pair them up with pre-chosen mates. Although he easily fixes up Bonnie (Julie Newmar) and Jan (Leslie Parrish), sister Kate (Gaynor) proves to be a more troublesome match. Set up with a boozy baby food magnate (Young) who...
The War Wagon
Two cinematic legends, John Wayne and Kirk Douglas, team up to seize a small fortune in gold in this action-packed western classic. Wayne plays Taw Jackson, a range-hardened rancher who's hell-bent on capturing the infamous War Wagon, an ironclad stagecoach protected by a small army of men and owned by a thieving cattle baron who robbed Taw of his gold and good name years before. To get even, Jackson recruits Lomax (Douglas), a brash gunslinger, and a raucous crew of misfits and readies them to...
Greedy
Meet the McTeagues. They've come to stake a claim in their wealthy uncle's will… only he's not dead yet! Michael J. Fox, Kirk Douglas and Nancy Travis star in this wickedly funny comedy of heirs. As his family tries to get rich the old-fashioned way - groveling - Uncle Joe (Douglas) watches them elevate back-stabbing and brown-nosing to a whole new level. From the creators of "Parenthood" and "City Slickers", Greedy is proof positive that money can buy lots of laughs!
The List of Adrian Messenger
Superstars Kirk Douglas, Tony Curtis, Burt Lancaster, Robert Mitchum and Frank Sinatra headline the witty thriller The List of Adrian Messenger directed by Academy Award® winner John Huston. A retired officer (Academy Award® winner George C. Scott) must uncover the identity of a mass murderer who is killing off the potential heirs to a family fortune. The only clues are the names on the list of murdered heir Adrian Messenger. The tension builds as the final evil unfolds during a suspense-filled...