Gladiator (2000)

Gladiator (2000)

What we do in life echoes in eternity. 2000-05-04 United Kingdom, United States of America 155 Min. PG-13
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Overview

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.

Cast

Russell Crowe is Maximus Meridius
Maximus Meridius
Joaquin Phoenix is Emperor Commodus
Emperor Commodus
Oliver Reed is Proximo
Richard Harris is Marcus Aurelius
Marcus Aurelius
Derek Jacobi is Gracchus
Gracchus
Tomas Arana is Quintus