Gladiator
Universal

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**** RUSSELL CROWE . . .HOLDS THE SCREEN WITH SUCH ASSUREDNESS AND FORCE YOU SIMPLY CAN'T RIP YOUR EYES AWAY FROM HIM - EMPIRE

Forced into salvery by the corrupt, incestuous heir to the throne, Roman general Maximus (Russell Crowe) becomes a gladiator. His prowess in the arena will eventually lead him to Rome, the Colosseum and a vengeful showdown with the new emperor. . .

Gladiator is epic movie story-telling brought thrillingly into the 21st century by master director Ridley Scott (BLADE RUNNER, ALIEN).

***** An awesome achievement. A gloriously entertaining thrll-packer. - STEVE GOLDMAN, TOTAL FILM

© 2000 Universal Studios and Dreamworks SKG

Director: Ridley Scott

Cast: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed, Derek Jacobi, Djimon Hounsou, Richard Harris, David Schofield, John Shrapnel, Tomas Arana, Ralf Moeller, Spencer Treat Clark, David Hemmings, Tommy Flanagan, Sven-Ole Thorsen

Year: 2000

Genre: Drama, Action and Adventure