Russell Crowe
Maximus Decimus Meridius
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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 .
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.
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.
2000. 2 hr 35 mins. Drama, Action & Adventure. R. Watchlist. Where to Watch. An exhilarating epic about a Roman general who becomes an enslaved gladiator after he refuses to pledge loyalty to the...
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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.
