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Gladiator

“What we do in life echoes in eternity.”

15 · 12 May 2000 · 155 min · English

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The film

Synopsis

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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Cast & characters

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

Behind the camera

Key crew

Director: Ridley Scott
Writing: David Franzoni, William Nicholson, John Logan
Cinematography: John Mathieson
Original music: Hans Zimmer, Lisa Gerrard

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