Released:
2000-05-04

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.

Director:
Ridley Scott

Runtime:
2h 35min

Genre:
Action, Drama, Adventure

• Cast:
• 
  Russell Crowe
  as
  Maximus
• 
  Joaquin Phoenix
  as
  Commodus
• 
  Connie Nielsen
  as
  Lucilla
• 
  Oliver Reed
  as
  Proximo
• 
  Richard Harris
  as
  Marcus Aurelius