Gladiator
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.
Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama
Director: Ridley Scott
Writer: David Franzoni (Screenplay, Story), John Logan (Screenplay), William Nicholson (Screenplay)
Cast
Russell CroweMaximus
Joaquin PhoenixCommodus
Connie NielsenLucilla
Oliver ReedProximo
Richard HarrisMarcus Aurelius
Derek JacobiGracchus
Djimon HounsouJuba
David SchofieldFalco
John ShrapnelGaius
Tomas AranaQuintus
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Ralf MoellerHagen
Spencer Treat ClarkLucius
David HemmingsCassius
Tommy FlanaganCicero
Sven-Ole ThorsenTiger
Omid DjaliliSlave Trader
Nicholas McGaugheyPraetorian Officer
Chris KellScribe
Tony CurranAssassin #1
Mark LewisAssassin #2
John QuinnValerius
Alun RaglanPraetorian Guard #1
David BailieEngineer
Chick AllanGerman Leader
David J. NichollsGiant Man
Al Hunter AshtonRome Trainer #1
Billy DowdNarrator
Ray CallejaLucius' Attendant
Giannina FacioMaximus' Wife
Giorgio CantariniMaximus' Son
Malcolm EllulCenturion (uncredited)
Ray MangionCenturion (uncredited)
João Costa MenezesRoman Soldier (uncredited)
Mike MitchellFighter (uncredited)
Antone PagánFighter (uncredited)
Norman Campbell ReesSedan Chair Carrier (uncredited)
Neil RocheRoman Soldier (uncredited)
Paul SacksCatapult Commander Shouts "Loose" (uncredited)
Steve SaundersGerman Barbarian (uncredited)
Brian SmyjColiseum Gladiator (uncredited)
Richard StrideSwordsman (uncredited)
Tony TomlinsonMan (uncredited)
Paul WoodadgeGermanian Barbarian (uncredited)
Michael YaleRome Citizen (uncredited)
Key Crew
Branko LustigProducer
David FranzoniProducer
Douglas WickProducer
Hans ZimmerComposer
John MathiesonCinematographer
Lisa GerrardComposer
Pietro ScaliaEditor
