Gladiator

2000 film by Ridley Scott

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"Gladiator" is a 2000 historical epic film directed by Ridley Scott that tells the story of a Roman general who becomes a slave and fights as a gladiator in ancient Rome. The film was both a critical and commercial success, earning multiple Academy Awards and becoming one of the most celebrated action films of its era.

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8.2

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.

Released: 2000-05-04155 minDir: Ridley ScottAction, Drama, AdventureBudget: $103MBox office: $466MPart of: Gladiator Collection

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Cast

Russell Crowe as Maximus
Joaquin Phoenix as Commodus
Connie Nielsen as Lucilla
Oliver Reed as Proximo
Richard Harris as Marcus Aurelius
Derek Jacobi as Gracchus

Themes

gladiator
rome, italy
arena
senate
roman empire
parent child relationship
emperor
slavery
ancient rome
revenge

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Ratings

IMDb

8.5/10

1,853,799 votes

Year: 2000
Runtime: 155 min
Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama

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Wikidata facts

Duration: 155
FilmAffinity ID: 392075

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publication date: 2023-05-19
title: Gladiator
box office: 460583960
capital cost: 103000000
review score: 8.5/10

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Gladiator is a 2000 epic action adventure drama film directed by Ridley Scott and written by David Franzoni, John Logan, and William Nicholson from a story by Franzoni. It stars Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed, Derek Jacobi, Djimon Hounsou, and Richard Harris. Crowe portrays Maximus Decimus Meridius, a Roman general who is betrayed when Commodus, the ambitious son of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, murders his father and seizes the throne. Reduced to a slave, Maximus becomes a gladiator and rises through the ranks of the arena, determined to avenge the murders of his family and the emperor.

The screenplay, initially written by Franzoni, was inspired by the 1958 Daniel P. Mannix novel Those About to Die. The script was acquired by DreamWorks Pictures, and Scott signed on to direct the film. Principal photography began in January 1999 and wrapped in May of that year. Production was complicated by the script being rewritten multiple times and by the death of Oliver Reed before production was finished.