Gladiator
2000 · 2h 35m · Action, Adventure, Drama · United Kingdom, United States of America · Rated R (US)
What we do in life echoes in eternity.
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.
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Ridley ScottStory by
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2nd centuryancient romeancient worldantiquityarenabarbarian hordebattlefieldchariotcombatcommodusemperorgladiadorgladiatorgrimhistorical fictionmaximusparent child relationshipperiod dramaphilosopherrevengeroman empirerome, italysenateslave auctionslaverysuccessor
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