Gladiator

Theatrical - Wide 2000-05-05

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

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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