Gladiator

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Synopsis:

Director Ridley Scott's Oscar-winning period epic stars Russell Crowe as Maximus, a capable Roman general and trusted advisor to ageing emperor Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris). When the elderly man dies, his devious son Commodus takes his place on the throne, determined to become the greatest ruler his country has ever seen. Commodus's concern that Maximus poses a threat to his power prompts the ruthless new emperor to order the killing of him and his family, but Maximus escapes his captors and…

Cast:

Russell Crowe as Maximus Decimus Meridius, John Shrapnel as Gaius, Tomas Arana as Quintus, Joaquin Phoenix as Commodus, Richard Harris as Marcus Aurelius, Oliver Reed as Antonius Proximo, Connie Nielsen as Lucilla, Derek Jacobi as Gracchus, David Hemmings as Cassius, Djimon Hounsou as Juba, Ralf Moeller as Hagen, David Schofield as Falco, Spencer Treat Clark as Lucius, Chris Kell as Scribe

Credits:

Ridley Scott - Director, John Logan - Scriptwriter, David H. Franzoni - Scriptwriter, Producer, William Nicholson - Scriptwriter, Branko Lustig - Producer, Laurie MacDonald - Executive-Producer, Walter F. Parkes - Executive-Producer, Steven Spielberg - Executive-Producer, Douglas Wick - Producer

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