Gladiator

About

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.

Credits

Directed by

• Ridley Scott

Written by

• David Franzoni
• John Logan
• William Nicholson

Produced by

• David Franzoni
• Branko Lustig
• Douglas Wick

Music by

• Hans Zimmer
• Lisa Gerrard

Cinematography

• John Mathieson

Edited by

• Pietro Scalia

Cast

• Russell Croweas Maximus
• Joaquin Phoenixas Commodus
• Connie Nielsenas Lucilla
• Oliver Reedas Proximo
• Richard Harrisas Marcus Aurelius
• Derek Jacobias Gracchus
• Djimon Hounsouas Juba
• David Schofieldas Falco
• John Shrapnelas Gaius
• Tomas Aranaas Quintus
• Ralf Moelleras Hagen
• Spencer Treat Clarkas Lucius
• David Hemmingsas Cassius
• Tommy Flanaganas Cicero
• Sven-Ole Thorsenas Tiger
• Omid Djalilias Slave Trader
• Nicholas McGaugheyas Praetorian Officer
• Chris Kellas Scribe
• Tony Curranas Assassin #1
• Mark Lewisas Assassin #2

Genres