Before his death, the Emperor chooses Maximus to be his heir over his own son, Commodus, and a power struggle leaves Maximus and his family condemned to death. The powerful general is unable to save his family, and his loss of will allows him to get captured and put into the Gladiator games until he dies. The only desire that fuels him now is the chance to rise to the top so that he will be able to look into the eyes of the man who will feel his revenge.
Gladiator
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A man robbed of his name and his dignity strives to win them back, and gain the freedom of his people, in this epic historical drama from director Ridley Scott. In the year 180, the death of emperor Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris) throws the Roman Empire into chaos. Maximus (Russell Crowe) is one of the Roman army's most capable and trusted generals and a key advisor to the emperor. As Marcus' devious son Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) 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. His battle skills serve him well, and he becomes one of the most famous and admired men to fight in the Colosseum. Determined to avenge himself against the man who took away his freedom and laid waste to his family, Maximus believes that he can use his fame and skill in the ring to avenge the loss of his family and former glory. As the gladiator begins to challenge his rule, Commodus decides to put his own fighting mettle to the test by squaring off with Maximus in a battle to the death. Gladiator also features Derek Jacobi, Connie Nielsen, Djimon Hounsou, and Oliver Reed, who died of a heart attack midway through production.
Cast and crew
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Ridley Scott
Director -
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
Tigris -
Omid Djalili
Slave Trader -
Nicholas McGaughey
Praetorian Officer -
Chris Kell
Scribe -
Tony Curran
Assassin #1 -
Mark Lewis
Assassin #2 -
John Quinn
Valerius -
Alun Raglan
Praetorian Guard #1 -
David Bailie
Engineer -
Chick Allan
German Leader -
David J. Nicholls
Giant Man -
David Franzoni
Writer -
John Logan
Writer -
William Nicholson
Writer
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Directors
Ridley ScottDirectors
Studio
ParamountStudio
Subtitles
English (CC)Subtitles
Released year
2000Released year
Duration
2 h 34 minDuration
Genres
Action/AdventureDrama
Genres
Drama
Writers
David FranzoniJohn Logan
William Nicholson
Writers
John Logan
William Nicholson
Size
8.68 GB (1080p HD)5.43 GB (720p HD)
4.35 GB (SD)
Size
5.43 GB (720p HD)
4.35 GB (SD)
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