Gladiator

Title Gladiator
Release date
2000
Director
Ridley Scott
Type
Couleur
Format
Genre
Runtime
155
Importance du cirque
Sypnosis

In the year 180, the death of emperor Marcu Aurelius throws the Roman Empire into chaos. Maximus is one of the Roman army’s most capable and trusted generals and a key advisor to the emperor. As Marcus’ devious son Commodus ascends to the throne, Maximus is set to be executed. He escapes, but cannot prevent the slaughter of his family. Captured by a slave trader, he becomes a gladiator and prepare his vengeance.

Cast

Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen

Production company
United International Pictures
Country
Thematic
Notes
Gladiator revisits the genre of the peplum, one of the last major films was Spartacus, released in 1960