Gladiator
(2000)
Director:
Ridley Scott
Writer:
William Nicholson, John Logan, David Franzoni, David Franzoni
Cast:
Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen
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.