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All the book-based movies and TV shows featuring Kirk Douglas, ranked
Kirk Douglas appears in several titles adapted from the pages of books and comic books to the screen, such as Paths of Glory or Spartacus.
Here, we offer a ranked list, from best to worst, of 2 movies and TV series based on existing source material where Kirk Douglas appears. Revisit old favorites or discover hidden gems, whether books or film productions. We invite you to watch, read, and vote for any title, joining the debate of whether the book or the movie is better.
Paths of Glory
Humphrey Cobb, 1935
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Stanley Kubrick, 1957
The film begins with a voiceover describing the trench warfare situation of World War I up to 1916. Mireau leaves the detailed planning of the attack to Colonel Dax of the 701st regiment, despite Dax’s protests that the only result of the attack will be to weaken the French Army with heavy losses for no benefit.
Spartacus
Howard Fast, 1951
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Stanley Kubrick, 1960
In the 1st century BC, the Roman Republic has slid into corruption, its menial work done by armies of slaves. When Spartacus is disarmed, his opponent, an African named Draba, spares his life in a burst of defiance and attacks the Roman audience, but is killed by an arena guard and Crassus.