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Gladiator
| Rating: | R (for intense graphic combat) |
| Genre: | Action/Adventure |
| Release Date: | May 5, 2000 |
| Running time: | 165 minutes |
| Cast: | Russell Crowe, Connie Nielsen, Joaquin Phoenix, Oliver Reed, Djimon Hounsou |
| Director: | Ridley Scott |
| Producer: | David H. Franzoni, Douglas Wick, Steven Spielberg |
| Writer: | David H. Franzoni, John Logan (I), William Nicholson (I) |
| Distributor: | Dreamworks Distribution LLC |
Description: In the final days of Marcus Aurelius' reign, the aging emperor arouses his son Commodus' anger when he makes known his wish that Maximus be his successor. Power-hungry Commodus kills his father and orders the death of Maximus. But the latter flees and hides his identity by becoming slave and a gladiator. Eventually, Maximus journeys back to Rome to confront his archrival.
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