Russell Crowe
Maximus Decimus Meridius
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May 5, 2000 · Gladiator: Directed by Ridley Scott. With Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed. A former Roman General sets out to exact vengeance against the corrupt emperor who murdered his family and sent him into slavery.
Gladiator is a 2000 epic historical drama film directed by Ridley Scott and written by David Franzoni, John Logan, and William Nicholson. It stars Russell Crowe , Joaquin Phoenix , Connie Nielsen , Tomas Arana , Ralf Möller , Oliver Reed (in his final role), Djimon Hounsou , Derek Jacobi , John Shrapnel , Richard Harris , and Tommy Flanagan .
Gladiator (2000) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
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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May 6, 2024 · 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.
In Gladiator, victorious general Maximus Decimus Meridias has been named keeper of Rome and its empire by dying emperor Marcus Aurelius, so that rule might pass from the Caesars back to the people and Senate.
May 5, 2000 · When Commodus lifts his late father's ban on gladiators in Rome, in an attempt to distract the people from hunger and plagues, Maximus slashes his way to the top, and the movie ends, of course, with the Big Fight.
A stunning historical epic that follows Maximus Decimus Meridius, the brave general who was forced into slavery, emerged as a gladiator, and defied an empire.
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.
When a Roman general is betrayed and enslaved and his family murdered by a corrupt emperor, he comes to Rome as a gladiator to seek revenge. Winner of five Academy Awards including Best Picture.
