Russell Crowe
Maximus Decimus Meridius
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Gladiator was released in the United States and Canada on May 5, 2000. It earned $34.8 million during its opening weekend, making it the number one film of the weekend, and it remained number one in its second weekend, earning $24.6 million.
5 days ago · Gladiator, American historical epic film, released in 2000, that was directed by Ridley Scott and starred Russell Crowe. It won critical accolades, large audiences, and five Academy Awards.
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May 5, 2000 · Gladiator is a historical epic from director Ridley Scott. After being betrayed by the new Caesar, Roman general Maximus is sold into slavery as a gladiator where he rises to fame as a people's champion and finds an opportunity to exact his revenge.
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- Action, Adventure, Drama
- Ridley Scott
- 2000-05-05
Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) takes power and strips rank from Maximus (Russell Crowe), one of the favored generals of his predecessor and father, Emperor Marcus Aurelius, the great stoical...
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- Ridley Scott
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- Russell Crowe
Release Date. United States. May 1, 2000 (Los Angeles, California, premiere) Australia. May 4, 2000. Canada. May 5, 2000. Mexico. May 5, 2000.
May 5, 2000 · 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.
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Renamed Spaniard and forced to become a gladiator, Maximus must battle to the death with other men for the amusement of paying audiences. In the year 180, the death of emperor Marcus Aurelius throws the Roman Empire into chaos.
