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Gladiator
Directed by Ridley Scott
2000•2h 35m•R•★ 8.2
Action / Drama / Adventure
Synopsis
In the year 180, the death of Emperor Marcus Aurelius throws the Roman Empire into chaos. Maximus, one of the Roman army's most capable generals, is betrayed by the emperor's jealous son Commodus and condemned to die. Escaping execution, Maximus becomes a gladiator to avenge his family.
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DirectorRidley Scott
WriterDavid FranzoniJohn LoganWilliam Nicholson
CinematographyJohn Mathieson
MusicHans ZimmerLisa GerrardDjivan Gasparyan
Principal Cast
Russell CroweMaximus
Joaquin PhoenixCommodus
Connie NielsenLucilla
Oliver ReedProximo
Richard HarrisMarcus Aurelius
Derek JacobiGracchus
Djimon HounsouJuba
David SchofieldFalco
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Runtime2h 35m (155 mins)
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DirectorRidley Scott
LanguagesEnglish
CountryUS, GB
StudioDreamWorks Pictures • Universal Pictures • Scott Free Productions
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