Gladiator

Director

Ridley Scott

Cast

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  Russell Crowe

  Maximus

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  Joaquin Phoenix

  Commodus

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  Connie Nielsen

  Lucilla

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  Oliver Reed

  Proximo

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  Richard Harris

  Marcus Aurelius

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  Derek Jacobi

  Gracchus

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  Djimon Hounsou

  Juba

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  David Schofield

  Falco

Plot overview

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.