What we do in life echoes in eternity.
May 4, 2000
2h 35m
EN
Ridley Scott
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.
Russell Crowe
Maximus
Joaquin Phoenix
Commodus
Connie Nielsen
Lucilla
Oliver Reed
Proximo
David Franzoni, William Nicholson, John Logan
20,905
Richard Harris
Marcus Aurelius
Derek Jacobi
Gracchus
Djimon Hounsou
Juba
David Schofield
Falco
John Shrapnel
Gaius
Tomas Arana
Quintus
Universal Pictures
US
Scott Free Productions
GB
Red Wagon Entertainment
US
Mill Film
GB
DreamWorks Pictures
US
