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What we do in life echoes in eternity. - Gladiator
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Title: Gladiator

Release Date: 4 May 2000

Runtime: 2h 35m

Genre: Action, Drama, Adventure

Director: Universal Pictures, Scott Free Productions, Red Wagon Entertainment, Mill Film, DreamWorks Pictures

Production Companies: Universal Pictures, Scott Free Productions, Red Wagon Entertainment, Mill Film, DreamWorks Pictures

Overview: 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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 8.218 (19235 votes)

Cast

  • Maximus: Russell Crowe
  • Commodus: Joaquin Phoenix
  • Lucilla: Connie Nielsen
  • Proximo: Oliver Reed
  • Marcus Aurelius: Richard Harris
  • Gracchus: Derek Jacobi
  • Juba: Djimon Hounsou
  • Falco: David Schofield
  • Gaius: John Shrapnel
  • Quintus: Tomas Arana
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