Directed by Ridley Scott
2h 35m
Action
| Drama
| Adventure
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.
Russell Crowe
Maximus
Joaquin Phoenix
Commodus
Connie Nielsen
Lucilla
Oliver Reed
Proximo
Richard Harris
Marcus Aurelius
Derek Jacobi
Gracchus
Djimon Hounsou
Juba
David Schofield
Falco
John Shrapnel
Gaius
Ridley Scott
Director
Arthur Max
Production Design
Crispian Sallis
Set Decoration
Hans Zimmer
Original Music Composer
William Nicholson
Screenplay
Janty Yates
Costume Design
Louis DiGiaimo
Casting
Branko Lustig
Producer
Douglas Wick
Producer