
About
In the year 180, the death of emperor Marcus 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 is captured by slave traders. Renamed Spaniard and forced to become a gladiator, Maximus must battle...
Cast

Russell Crowe
Maximus Decimus Meridius

Joaquin Phoenix
Commodus

Connie Nielsen
Lucilla

Oliver Reed
Antonius Proximo

Richard Harris
Marcus Aurelius

Derek Jacobi
Senator Gracchus

Djimon Hounsou
Juba

David Schofield
Senator Falco

John Shrapnel
Senator Gaius
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Lists
#40 on IMDb top 250 IMDb
#151 on Empire's 500 Greatest Movies Of All Time Empire
1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die Steven Jay Schneider
#169 on The 21st Century Most Acclaimed Films They Shoot Pictures, Don't They?
Awards
Oscar for Best Effects, Visual Effects Neil Corbould Tim Burke Rob Harvey John Nelson
Oscar for Best Sound Bob Beemer Scott Millan
Oscar for Best Picture Branko Lustig David Franzoni Douglas Wick
Oscar for Best Costume Design Janty Yates