Gladiator (2000)

Directors:

Ridley Scott

Writers:

William Nicholson, John Logan, David Franzoni

Actors:

Billy Dowd, Chick Allen, Brian Smyj, Steve Saunders, Norman Campbell Rees, Mike Mitchell

Synopsis:

In the year 180, the death of emperor Marcus Aurelius throws the Roman Empire into chaos. Maximus is one of the Roman army's most capable and trusted generals and a key advisor to the emperor. As Marcus' devious son Commodus ascends to the throne, Maximus is set to be executed. He escapes, but is captured by slave traders. Renamed Spaniard and forced to become a gladiator, Maximus must battle to the death with other men for the amusement of paying audiences.
  • Adventure
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  • Action
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85

Gladiator (2000)

Maybe this didn't quite earn winning Best Film of the year, but it was a really entertaining gladiator epic that made a big star out of Russell Crowe. Ridley Scott is a reliable director for action oriented films and directed the hell out of this one.
wintermayer
March 13, 2012