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Gladiator
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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.
Release Date
2000-05-01
Length
2h 35m
Director
Ridley Scott
Cast
Joaquin Phoenix, Russell Crowe, Djimon Hounsou, Connie Nielsen, Tommy Flanagan, Richard Harris, Derek Jacobi, Oliver Reed, Adam Levy, Spencer Treat Clark, David Hemmings, Giorgio Cantarini, John Shrapnel, David Schofield, Omid Djalili, Tomas Arana, Sven-Ole Thorsen, Giannina Facio, Ralf Möller