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Gladiator (2000)
Director: Ridley Scott
Cast: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed
Runtime155 min
Rating15
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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.
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Gladiator (2000) is a critically acclaimed action-drama directed by Ridley Scott. The film won multiple Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Russell Crowe's performance. It has an impressive 8.5/10 rating on IMDb and a 77% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating strong audience reception.
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Gladiator, the 2000 action drama directed by Ridley Scott, is a cinematic masterpiece that transports viewers to the brutal and captivating world of ancient Rome. Russell Crowe's powerful performance as the wronged general Maximus, forced to fight for his life in the Colosseum, is a standout, blending emotional depth with thrilling action sequences that showcase Scott's signature visual style.
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Gladiator is a 2000 epic action adventure drama film directed by Ridley Scott and written by David Franzoni, John Logan, and William Nicholson from a story by Franzoni. It stars Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed, Derek Jacobi, Djimon Hounsou, and Richard Harris. Crowe portrays Maximus Decimus Meridius, a Roman general who is betrayed when Commodus, the ambitious son of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, murders his father and seizes the throne. Reduced to a slave, Maximus becomes a gladiator and rises through the ranks of the arena, determined to avenge the murders of his family and the emperor.
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