Gladiator

“What we do in life echoes in eternity.”

Year

2000

Runtime

2h 35m

Language

English

Country

United Kingdom, United States

Director

Ridley Scott

Starring

• Russell Crowe as Maximus
• Joaquin Phoenix as Commodus
• Connie Nielsen as Lucilla
• Oliver Reed as Proximo

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.