Directed by:
Ridley ScottCinematography:
John MathiesonCast:
Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed, Richard Harris, Derek Jacobi, Djimon Hounsou, David Schofield, John Shrapnel, Tomas Arana (more)VOD (3)
Plots(1)
Russell Crowe plays Maximus, a Roman general who leads the troops in conquering Germania for the empire. When an aging Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris) tells Maximus that he'd like him to rule Rome once he's gone, a classic confrontation ensues between the brave and charming soldier--who wants to return home to his wife, son, and farm--and the jealous and conniving Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix), the emperor's only son, who is thirsty for power. Bought as a slave by the profiteering Proximo (Oliver Reed, in his last role), Maximus must kill or be killed in the ring, battling to save not only himself but the future of the very empire that he loves and honors. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
![Giannina Facio-Scott](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/161/603/161603398_aa399d.jpg)
Giannina Facio-Scott
Costa Rica
Best movies:
Gladiator (2000)
Black Hawk Down (2001)
A Good Year (2006)
Giorgio Cantarini
Italy
Best movies:
Gladiator (2000)
Life Is Beautiful (1997)
Il mattino ha l'oro in bocca (2008)
![Allan Corduner](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/160/954/160954770_a2a3b1.jpg)
Allan Corduner
Sweden
Best movies:
Gladiator (2000)
Yentl (1983)
The Way We Live Now (2001) (series)
![Michael Mellinger](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/161/466/161466338_00f914.jpg)
Michael Mellinger
German Empire
Best movies:
Gladiator (2000)
The Password is Courage (1962)
Jonathan Creek (1997) (series)
![Adam Levy](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/161/711/161711600_43d620.jpg)
Adam Levy
UK
Best movies:
Gladiator (2000)
Endeavour (2012) (series)
Inspector George Gently (2007) (series)
Earl Hundt
Best movies:
Gladiator (2000)
Home Alone (1990)
When Harry Met Sally... (1989)
Antone Pagán
Best movies:
Gladiator (2000)
Carlito's Way (1993)
Taxi Driver (1976)
Norman Campbell Rees
UK
Best movies:
Gladiator (2000)
Black Hawk Down (2001)
V for Vendetta (2005)