Gladiator (2000)
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.
Director: Ridley Scott
Genre: Action, Drama, Adventure
Runtime: 155 min
Release Date: May 4, 2000
Filmori Rating: 3.5/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast
- Russell Crowe - Maximus
- Joaquin Phoenix - Commodus
- Connie Nielsen - Lucilla
- Oliver Reed - Proximo
- Richard Harris - Marcus Aurelius
- Derek Jacobi - Gracchus
- Djimon Hounsou - Juba
- David Schofield - Falco
- John Shrapnel - Gaius
- Tomas Arana - Quintus
Screenplay
- David Franzoni (Screenplay)
- William Nicholson (Screenplay)
- John Logan (Screenplay)
- David Franzoni (Story)
Cinematography: John Mathieson
Editing: Pietro Scalia
Production: Universal Pictures, Scott Free Productions, Red Wagon Entertainment, Mill Film, DreamWorks Pictures
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $103M
Box Office: $466M
Original Language: en
Themes
Roman Empire: Glory and Conquest, Martial Arts Master and Vengeance, Gladiator Arena: Spectacle and Death, Arena Combat and Gladiators, Martial Arts and Action
Keywords
gladiator, rome, italy, arena, senate, roman empire, parent child relationship, emperor, slavery, ancient rome, revenge, battlefield, slave auction, historical fiction, ancient world, combat
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Gladiator about?
- 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.
- Who directed Gladiator?
- Gladiator was directed by Ridley Scott.
- Who stars in Gladiator?
- Gladiator stars Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed, Richard Harris, Derek Jacobi.
- How long is Gladiator?
- Gladiator has a runtime of 2h 35m (155 minutes).
- What genre is Gladiator?
- Gladiator is a Action, Drama, Adventure film.
- What is the Filmori rating for Gladiator?
- Gladiator has a Filmori rating of 3.5/5 based on 1 ratings.
- What is the budget of Gladiator?
- Gladiator had a budget of $103M.
- How much did Gladiator gross?
- Gladiator grossed $466M worldwide.
- Where was Gladiator produced?
- Gladiator was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Gladiator?
- The themes of Gladiator include: Roman Empire: Glory and Conquest, Martial Arts Master and Vengeance, Gladiator Arena: Spectacle and Death, Arena Combat and Gladiators, Martial Arts and Action.