Overview
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.
Production
Universal Pictures · Scott Free Productions · Red Wagon Entertainment · Mill Film · DreamWorks Pictures
Cast & Characters
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
Tomas Arana
Quintus
Ralf Moeller
Hagen
Spencer Treat Clark
Lucius
Directors & Crew
Ridley Scott
Director
William Nicholson
Screenplay
Branko Lustig
Producer
Douglas Wick
Producer
John Logan
Screenplay
David Franzoni
Producer
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