by Kirk Douglas · CAPITAN SWING S.L · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788494221392
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In 'Yo soy Espartaco', Kirk Douglas takes us behind the scenes of the legendary film 'Spartacus', revealing the intrigues and challenges he faced during its production. Douglas narrates how he defied Hollywood conventions by hiring Dalton Trumbo, a screenwriter blacklisted, to write the script, risking his career and his financial future. This autobiographical account offers a fascinating look at the creation of a cinematic classic and the moral courage of a man who fought against injustice in an era of political turmoil.
Kirk Douglas was an American actor and filmmaker. After an impoverished childhood, he made his film debut in The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946) with Barbara Stanwyck. Douglas soon developed into a leading box-office star throughout the 1950s, known for serious dramas, including westerns and war films. During his career, he appeared in more than 90 films and was known for his explosive acting style. He was named by the American Film Institute the 17th-greatest male star of Classic Hollywood cinema.
