152 mins |
Rated
14A (Gory Violence)
Directed by Ridley Scott
Starring Derek Jacobi, Ralf Moeller, Sven-Ole Thorsen, Oliver Reed, Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Richard Harris, Connie Nielsen, Djimon Hounsou
Once a great Roman General, Maximus (Russell Crowe) has been forced into exile and slavery by Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) the jealous heir to the Emperor's throne. During his captivity, Maximus trains as a gladiator and returns to Rome, intent on avenging the murder of his family by killing Commodus, now Emperor.
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Once a great Roman General, Maximus (Russell Crowe) has been forced into exile and slavery by Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) the jealous heir to the Emperor's throne. During his captivity, Maximus trains as a gladiator and returns to Rome, intent on avenging the murder of his family by killing Commodus, now Emperor.