Gladiator 2000

Name: Gladiator
Released: 2000-05-04
Cast: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed, Richard Harris

Synopsis:

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 to the death with other men for the amusement of paying audiences.

Directed by:	Ridley Scott
Written by:	William Nicholson & John Logan & David Franzoni
Release date:	2000-05-04
Runtime:	155 minutes
Critics score:	76 / 100
Tagline:	What we do in life echoes in eternity.