Overview:
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.| Status: | Released (2000-05-04) |
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| Awards: | Won 5 Oscars. 60 wins & 104 nominations total |
| BoxOffice: | $187,705,427 |
| Screen: | David Franzoni, John Logan, William Nicholson |
| Productions: | Universal Pictures, Scott Free Productions, Red Wagon Entertainment, Mill Film, DreamWorks Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United Kingdom, United States of America |
| Spoken Languages: | English |
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- 934: Russell Crowe - Maximus Meridius
- 73421: Joaquin Phoenix - Emperor Commodus
- 935: Connie Nielsen - Lucilla
- 936: Oliver Reed - Proximo
- 194: Richard Harris - Marcus Aurelius
- 937: Derek Jacobi - Gracchus
- 938: Djimon Hounsou - Juba
Crews
- 932: John Logan - Screenplay - Writing
- 933: William Nicholson - Screenplay - Writing
- 947: Hans Zimmer - Original Music Composer - Sound
- 951: Colin Coull - Visual Effects - Visual Effects
- 578: Ridley Scott - Director - Directing
- 944: Arthur Max - Production Design - Art
- 930: Branko Lustig - Producer - Production
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Reviews
Eky
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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 ....
Continue reading ->John Chard
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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 h ....
Continue reading ->Kowalczyk
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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!
Continue reading ->CinemaSerf
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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 ....
Continue reading ->Prodank
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"Gladiator," directed by Ridley Scott and released in 2000, is undeniably one of the best movies ever made. A cinematic masterpiece that effortlessly blends action, drama, and history, this film leaves an indelible mark on all who watch it. At the heart of "Gladiator" are the rema ....
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