“What we do in life echoes in eternity.”
Gladiator
8.2
21,057 votes·2000
·2h 35m
·MovieActionDramaAdventure
Overview
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 the amusement of paying audiences.
Commercial Verdict
Blockbuster
Revenue vs Budget4.5x
0x1x2x3x4x5x
Massive commercial success
Keywords
gladiatorrome, italyarenasenateroman empireparent child relationshipemperorslaveryancient romerevengebattlefieldslave auction
Cast
Russell Crowe
Maximus
Joaquin Phoenix
Commodus
Connie Nielsen
Lucilla
Oliver Reed
Proximo
Richard Harris
Marcus Aurelius
Derek Jacobi
Gracchus
Djimon Hounsou
Juba
David Schofield
Falco
John Shrapnel
Gaius
Tomas Arana
Quintus
Ralf Moeller
Hagen
Spencer Treat Clark
Lucius
David Hemmings
Cassius
Tommy Flanagan
Cicero
Sven-Ole Thorsen
Tiger
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