Synopsis
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.
Cast & crew
Cast
Russell CroweMaximus
Joaquin PhoenixCommodus
Connie NielsenLucilla
Oliver ReedProximo
Richard HarrisMarcus Aurelius
Djimon HounsouJuba
David SchofieldFalco
Derek JacobiGracchus
John ShrapnelGaius
Tomas AranaQuintus
Ralf MoellerHagen
Spencer Treat ClarkLucius
Crew
Ridley ScottDirector
David FranzoniWriter
John LoganWriter
William NicholsonWriter