In the year 180, the death of Emperor Marcus Aurelius throws the Roman Empire into chaos. Maximus is one of the Roman army's most capable and trusted generals, as well as a key advisor to the emperor. As Marcus' devious son Commodus ascends to the throne, Maximus is sentenced to execution. He escapes but is captured by slave traders. Renamed "Spaniard" and forced to become a gladiator, Maximus must battle to the death against other men for the amusement of paying audiences.
Genre: Action, Drama, Adventure
Stars: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed, Richard Harris, Derek Jacobi
Crew: Ridley Scott (Director), David Franzoni (Producer), Branko Lustig (Producer), Douglas Wick (Producer), David Franzoni (Screenplay), John Logan (Screenplay)
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Studio: Universal Pictures, Scott Free Productions, Red Wagon Entertainment, Mill Film, DreamWorks Pictures
Runtime: 155 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: May 04, 2000
IMDb: 2.784
