35mm Gladiator (2000)

A hero will rise.

Once a great Roman General, Maximus (Russell Crowe) has been forced into exile and slavery by Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) the jealous heir to the Emperor's throne. During his captivity, Maximus trains as a gladiator and returns to Rome, intent on avenging the murder of his family by killing Commodus, now Emperor.

Rating

M

Duration

155 min

Cast

Derek Jacobi, Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Richard Harris, Connie Nielsen, Djimon Hounsou, Ralf Moeller, Oliver Reed, Sven-Ole Thorsen

Director

Ridley Scott