Gladiator

Gladiator

Theatrical - Wide 2000-05-04

Cast Russell Crowe Joaquin Phoenix Connie Nielsen Oliver Reed Richard Harris
Directed by Ridley Scott
Written by William Nicholson John Logan David Franzoni

Box Office Gross: $465,516,248

Running Time: 155 minutes

Language: English

Production Company: Universal Pictures, Scott Free Productions, Red Wagon Entertainment, Mill Film, DreamWorks Pictures

Genres: Action Adventure Drama

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8/10

Synopsis

After the death of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, his devious son takes power and demotes Maximus, one of Rome’s most capable generals who Marcus preferred. Eventually, Maximus is forced to become a gladiator and battle to the death against other men for... See more the amusement of paying audiences.

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Posted 26 years ago

Review Date: Director: Ridley Scott Writer: David Franzoni, John Logan, William Nicholson Producers: David Franzono, Steven Spielberg, Douglas Wick Actors: Russell Crowe as Maximus, Joaquin Phoenix as Commodus, Connie Nielsen as Lucilla Plot: A highly respected general of the Roman...

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