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The Available Films of Stanley Kubrick (Chronologically)
Fear and Desire ( The Trap )Fear and Desire ( The Trap )
Kubrik tried to eradicate the prints of this film... but unbeknown to him, Kodak kept a copy! Really difficult to get hold of. Shot for $20,000. At deathpoint, 4 soldiers face their fears to survive.
The Seafarers [DVD] [1951] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]The Seafarers [DVD] [1951] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
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First in colour - SK returned after the flop of 'Fear...' with a 30 minute documentary about the Seafarers' International Union.
Killer's Kiss [DVD] [1955]Killer's Kiss [DVD] [1955]
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Told in the form of a boxer's confession to a stranger at a train station. Flawed, but interesting. Influential boxing scenes; draws from SK's first unavailable doc 'Day of the Fight'.
The Killing [DVD] [1956]The Killing [DVD] [1956]
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The story of a daring robbery at a racetrack, ad how an ex-con goes about setting it up. Made his reputation, shot in 24 days. Tarantino cites it as an influence on his films
Paths Of Glory [DVD] [1957]Paths Of Glory [DVD] [1957]
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WW1 soldiers refuse to follow suicidal orders to attack, they are made an example of. A brilliant anti-war film.
Spartacus [DVD] [1960]Spartacus [DVD] [1960]
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SK and Kirk Douglas theen went on to make another rebellion movie - it was his first box office hit... SK was not given script control; he felt it was too moralising. Kept control on all films after.
Lolita [1962] [DVD]Lolita [1962] [DVD]
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After such a huge hit, he was able to choose projects more freely. His first interpretation of another writer's work.
Doctor Strangelove (Collectors Edition) [DVD] [1963]Doctor Strangelove (Collectors Edition) [DVD] [1963]
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Famous for Peter Sellers' four roles. Slim Pickens (The General) wasdeliberately not told this was a comedy, so played it straight.
2001: A Space Odyssey (2 Disc Special Edition) [DVD] [1968]2001: A Space Odyssey (2 Disc Special Edition) [DVD] [1968]
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A strange artifact is found on the moon. Famous for HAL, the computer with deteriorating mental health. HAL is one letter down from IBM initials
A Clockwork Orange (2 Disc Special Edition) [DVD] [1971]A Clockwork Orange (2 Disc Special Edition) [DVD] [1971]
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Dystopian tale of a young gang leader who feels no remorse. Kubrick famously refused to release it in the UK while he was alive.
Barry Lyndon [1975] [DVD]Barry Lyndon [1975] [DVD]
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Charts the rise and fall of a rogue in 18th century Ireland. Based on a book by William Thackeray.
The Shining [DVD] [1980]The Shining [DVD] [1980]
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Widely regarded as one of the best horror films ever made. Certainly one of the best Steven King adaptationsQ
Full Metal Jacket (Deluxe Edition) [DVD] [1987]Full Metal Jacket (Deluxe Edition) [DVD] [1987]
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Anti-war Vietnam film, released at the same time as 'Platoon' thus overlooked in many ways.
Eyes Wide Shut (2 Disc Special Edition) [DVD] [1999]Eyes Wide Shut (2 Disc Special Edition) [DVD] [1999]
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Such a long wait for his last film. The US version of this film has been altered due to censorship issues.
STANLEY KUBRICK : A LIFE IN PICTURESSTANLEY KUBRICK : A LIFE IN PICTURES
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It's a bit too full of idolisation, but it's fascinating to get an insight into the life of such a private and unique person. A good way to end this list :).