#325

75.7

Gladiator | 2000

Movie

Action, Drama, Adventure | 155 mins

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.

Director(s)

Ridley Scott, Adam Somner, Terry Needham, Alexander Witt, Ali Cherkaoui, Annie Penn

Production

Universal Pictures, Scott Free Productions, Red Wagon Entertainment, Mill Film, DreamWorks Pictures, David Franzoni, Branko Lustig, Douglas Wick, Louis DiGiaimo, Branko Lustig, Ty Warren

Writing(s)

David Franzoni, John Logan, William Nicholson, David Franzoni

Cast

Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed, Richard Harris, Derek Jacobi, Djimon Hounsou, David Schofield, John Shrapnel, Tomas Arana