Action ·Drama ·Adventure · United Kingdom · 2000 · 2h 35m

Gladiator

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Director
Ridley Scott
Cast
Russell Crowe as Maximus Joaquin Phoenix as Commodus Connie Nielsen as Lucilla Oliver Reed as Proximo Richard Harris as Marcus Aurelius Derek Jacobi as Gracchus
Crew
John Mathieson — Director of Photography Pietro Scalia — Editor Hans Zimmer — Original Music Composer Lisa Gerrard — Original Music Composer David Franzoni — Screenplay John Logan — Screenplay
Tagline

What we do in life echoes in eternity.

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.

Trailer Gladiator — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
gladiatorrome, italyarenasenateroman empireparent child relationshipemperorslaveryancient romerevengebattlefieldslave auction
Key Collaborators
Ridley Scott Director John Mathieson Director of Photography Pietro Scalia Editor Hans Zimmer Original Music Composer Lisa Gerrard Original Music Composer David Franzoni Screenplay John Logan Screenplay William Nicholson Screenplay David Franzoni Story David Franzoni Producer Branko Lustig Producer Douglas Wick Producer
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