Gladiator (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. He escapes, but is captured by slave traders. Renamed Spaniard and forced to become a gladiator, Maximus must battle to the death with other men for the amusement of paying audiences.
Movie Details
Genre: Action, Drama, Adventure
Cast: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed, Richard Harris
Producer: Hans Zimmer, Ridley Scott, Ridley Scott, David Franzoni, David Franzoni
IMDb Score: 8.1/10 by 11409 users
Runtime: 155 minutes
Released: 5/1/2000