Gladiator Movie (2000)
When a Roman general is betrayed and his family murdered by an emperor's corrupt son, he comes to Rome as a gladiator to seek revenge.
Maximus is a powerful Roman general, loved by the people and the aging Emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Before his death, the Emperor chooses Maximus to be his heir over his own son, Commodus, and a power struggle leaves Maximus and his family condemned to death. The powerful general is unable to save his family, and his loss of will allows him to get captured and put into the Gladiator games until he dies. The only desire that fuels him now is the chance to rise to the top so that he will be able to look into the eyes of the man who will feel his revenge.
Maximus is a powerful Roman general, loved by the people and the aging Emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Before his death, the Emperor chooses Maximus to be his heir over his own son, Commodus, and a power struggle leaves Maximus and his family condemned to death. The powerful general is unable to save his family, and his loss of will allows him to get captured and put into the Gladiator games until he dies. The only desire that fuels him now is the chance to rise to the top so that he will be able to look into the eyes of the man who will feel his revenge.
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Gladiator has everything you want in a movie. A great leading actor, Russell Crowe, a wonderful story line, action, adventure, beautiful scenery, great acting. I believe Gladiator will withstand the test of time and will thrill movie enthusiasts for many years to come. I lost count on how many times I have watched it.
Epic movie.
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Maximus is a powerful Roman general, loved by the people and the aging Emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Before his death, the Emperor chooses Maximus to be his heir over his own son, Commodus, and a power struggle leaves Maximus and his family condemned to death. The powerful general is unable to save his family, and his loss of will allows him to get captured and put into the Gladiator games until he dies. The only desire that fuels him now is the chance to rise to the top so that he will be able to look into the eyes of the man who will feel his revenge.Details
- Rated: R
- Runtime: 2:35 hours
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
- Director: Ridley Scott
- Writer: David Franzoni (story), David Franzoni (screenplay), John Logan (screenplay), William Nicholson (screenplay)
- Actors: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed
- Language: English
- Country: USA, UK
- Awards: Won 5 Oscars. Another 53 wins & 101 nominations
- Production Company: Dreamworks Distribution LLC
- ASIN: B00470TOV0
- Year Released: 2000
- Release Date: May 4, 2000
- DVD Date: Nov 20, 2000
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