![Gladiator Poster](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//ty8TGRuvJLPUmAR1H1nRIsgwvim.jpg)
Gladiator
82.17%
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May 4, 2000
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Action, Drama, Adventure
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 and a key advisor to the emperor. As Marcus' devious son Commodus ascends to the throne, Maximus is set to be executed. He escapes, but is captured by slave traders. Renamed Spaniard and forced to become a gladiator, Maximus must battle to the death with other men for the amusement of paying audiences.
Featured Crew
Ridley Scott
Director
Douglas Wick
Producer
Louis DiGiaimo
Casting
Cast
![Russell Crowe](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w300//uxiXuVH4vNWrKlJMVVPG1sxAJFe.jpg)
Russell Crowe
Maximus Meridius
![Joaquin Phoenix](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w300//ls72wfQl8AhRVFeBnotmnAdy3JR.jpg)
Joaquin Phoenix
Emperor Commodus
![Connie Nielsen](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w300//lvQypTfeH2Gn2PTbzq6XkT2PLmn.jpg)
Connie Nielsen
Lucilla
![Oliver Reed](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w300//hKqUr03saj4GSIpRbeYkCQpMNal.jpg)
Oliver Reed
Proximo
![Richard Harris](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w300//51wDHVFNqrYgvUBMOcACAt4sJU9.jpg)
Richard Harris
Marcus Aurelius