GLADIATOR

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.

PRINCIPAL CAST

RUSSELL CROWEMaximus

JOAQUIN PHOENIXCommodus

CONNIE NIELSENLucilla

OLIVER REEDProximo

RICHARD HARRISMarcus Aurelius

DEREK JACOBIGracchus