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Gladiator (2000)

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What we do in life echoes in eternity.

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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Cast & Crew

Director
Ridley Scott
  • Profile picture of Russell Crowe
    Maximus Russell Crowe
  • Profile picture of Joaquin Phoenix
    Commodus Joaquin Phoenix
  • Profile picture of Connie Nielsen
    Lucilla Connie Nielsen
  • Profile picture of Oliver Reed
    Proximo Oliver Reed
  • Profile picture of Richard Harris
    Marcus Aurelius Richard Harris
  • Profile picture of Derek Jacobi
    Gracchus Derek Jacobi
  • Profile picture of Djimon Hounsou
    Juba Djimon Hounsou
  • Profile picture of David Schofield
    Falco David Schofield

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