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.
Details
- Director
- Ridley Scott
- Writer
- John Logan
- Original Language
- English
- Budget
- $103,000,000
Cast
Connie Nielsen
David Schofield
Derek Jacobi
Djimon Hounsou
Joaquin Phoenix
John Shrapnel
Oliver Reed
Richard Harris
Russell Crowe
Tomas Arana
Keywords
2nd century
ancient rome
ancient world
arena
barbarian horde
battlefield
chariot
combat
commodus
defiant
emperor
epic
gladiador
gladiator
historical fiction
maximus
parent child relationship
philosopher
revenge
roman empire
rome
italy
senate
serene
slave auction
slavery
successor
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