Gladiator (2000)
Release: May 4, 2000 | Runtime: 2h 35m | Rating: 8.2
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.
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Main cast
- Russell Crowe as Maximus
- Joaquin Phoenix as Commodus
- Connie Nielsen as Lucilla
- Oliver Reed as Proximo
- Richard Harris as Marcus Aurelius
- Derek Jacobi as Gracchus
- Djimon Hounsou as Juba
- David Schofield as Falco
- John Shrapnel as Gaius
- Tomas Arana as Quintus
- Ralf Moeller as Hagen
- Spencer Treat Clark as Lucius
- David Hemmings as Cassius
- Tommy Flanagan as Cicero
- Sven-Ole Thorsen as Tiger
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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.
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