Gladiator

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(17,957 votes)

In the year 180, the death of emperor Marcus Aurelius throws the Roman Empire into chaos. Maximus is one of the Roman army's most capable and trusted generals and a key advisor to the emperor. As Marcus' devious son Commodus ascends to the throne, Maximus is set to be executed. He escapes, but is captured by slave traders. Renamed Spaniard and forced to become a gladiator, Maximus must battle to the death with other men for the amusement of paying audiences.

Country:

United Kingdom,

United States of America

Genre:

Action,

Drama,

Adventure

Duration:

155 minutes

Year:

2000

Director:

Ridley Scott

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Company:

Universal Pictures,

Scott Free Productions,

Red Wagon Entertainment,

Mill Film,

DreamWorks Pictures

Budget:

$103,000,000

Revenue:

$465,361,176

Cast:
Russell Crowe

Maximus Meridius

Joaquin Phoenix

Emperor Commodus

Connie Nielsen

Lucilla

Oliver Reed

Proximo

Richard Harris

Marcus Aurelius

Crew:
John Logan

Screenplay

William Nicholson

Screenplay

Hans Zimmer

Original Music Composer

Colin Coull

Visual Effects

Ridley Scott

Director