Gladiator

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.

Cast

Russell Crowe
Russell Crowe
Maximus
Joaquin Phoenix
Joaquin Phoenix
Commodus
Connie Nielsen
Connie Nielsen
Lucilla
Oliver Reed
Oliver Reed
Proximo
Richard Harris
Richard Harris
Marcus Aurelius
Derek Jacobi
Derek Jacobi
Gracchus
Djimon Hounsou
Djimon Hounsou
Juba
David Schofield
David Schofield
Falco
John Shrapnel
John Shrapnel
Gaius
Tomas Arana
Tomas Arana
Quintus
Ralf Moeller
Ralf Moeller
Hagen
Spencer Treat Clark
Spencer Treat Clark
Lucius
David Hemmings
David Hemmings
Cassius
Tommy Flanagan
Tommy Flanagan
Cicero
Sven-Ole Thorsen
Sven-Ole Thorsen
Tiger

Articles & Reviews

Review by Eky Jul 13, 2012

Gladiator has been my most favorite film of all time. It is an epic masterpiece in many ways and it really explains why despite the numerous viewings, Gladiator still amuses me with its powerful imageries and many other crucial aspects so that it won five Academy Awards. This film is very well written, the well-ensembl...

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Review by John Chard Aug 10, 2014

They said you were a giant. They said you can crush a man's skull with one hand. Ridley Scott's Gladiator is not a perfect film, I would think that the hardiest of fans, of which I'm firmly one, know this deep down. Yet just like Commodus in the film is keen to point out that he himself has other virtues that are wo...

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Review by Kowalczyk Aug 12, 2018

Ridley Scott's Gladiator is a real masterpiece of its genre. With its unique battle scenes, cinematography, acting and directing. It's a real must-watch. Shame on you if you haven't watched this movie!

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Review by CinemaSerf Apr 18, 2023

This has got just about everything from "Spartacus" (1960) to "Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire" (1964) via a bit of "Quo Vadis" (1951) to it - and Ridley Scott has managed to create a magnificent spectacle of a film. Russell Crowe is the eponymous soldier "Maximus". Commander of the Armies of the Rhine for Emperor...

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Review by Prodank Sep 20, 2023

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Movie Info

Director Ridley Scott
Release Date May 04, 2000
Country GB, US
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