Gladiator

N/A

2000

ActionDramaAdventure

2 hours 35 minutes

Summary

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.

~ What we do in life echoes in eternity.
Ridley Scott

Director

David Franzoni

Screenplay

John Logan

Screenplay