IMDB:
8.2 (TMDb)
Released:
2000-05-04
Runtime:
155 min
Genres:
Action, Drama, Adventure
Countries:
United Kingdom, United States of America
Director:
Ridley Scott
Actors:
Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed, Richard Harris, Derek Jacobi, Djimon Hounsou, David Schofield
Synopsis
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.
