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Release Date:
5 May 2000 (USA)
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Tagline:
Father of a murdered son, husband to a murdered wife and I shall have my vengeance in this life or the next more
Plot:
When a Roman general is betrayed and his family murdered by a corrupt prince, he comes to Rome as a gladiator to seek revenge. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Won 5 Oscars.
Another 45 wins
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79 nominations
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(495 articles)
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A nail biting, intense modern epic!
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Russell Crowe | ... | Maximus | |
| Joaquin Phoenix | ... | Commodus | |
| Connie Nielsen | ... | Lucilla | |
| Oliver Reed | ... | Proximo | |
| Richard Harris | ... | Marcus Aurelius | |
| Derek Jacobi | ... | Gracchus | |
| Djimon Hounsou | ... | Juba | |
| David Schofield | ... | Falco | |
| John Shrapnel | ... | Gaius | |
| Tomas Arana | ... | Quintus | |
| Ralf Moeller | ... | Hagen | |
| Spencer Treat Clark | ... | Lucius | |
| David Hemmings | ... | Cassius | |
| Tommy Flanagan | ... | Cicero | |
| Sven-Ole Thorsen | ... | Tiger |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
The Gladiators (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated R for intense, graphic combat.
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Runtime:
155 min | 171 min (extended version)
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Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
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Certification:
Canada:13+ (Quebec) |
Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) (re-rating on appeal) |
Canada:14A (Alberta) |
Canada:18 (Nova Scotia) (original rating) |
Canada:18A (British Columbia) |
Canada:AA (Ontario) |
Canada:PA (Manitoba) |
Iceland:16 |
USA:R (certificate #37084) |
Malaysia:18SG |
Malaysia:U (cut version) |
Netherlands:12 (TV rating) |
Brazil:14 |
Taiwan:R-12 |
Argentina:13 |
Australia:M |
Chile:14 |
Denmark:15 |
Finland:K-16 |
France:U |
Germany:16 (bw) |
Hong Kong:IIB |
Israel:PG |
Netherlands:16 |
New Zealand:M |
Norway:15 |
Peru:14 |
Portugal:M/12 |
Singapore:PG |
South Korea:15 |
Spain:13 |
Sweden:15 |
Switzerland:14 (canton of Geneva) |
Switzerland:14 (canton of Vaud) |
UK:15 |
Philippines:PG-13
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The short sword used by the Roman army, the Gladius Hispaniensis, is seen being used by many gladiators in the film. The version used in the arena in the film is accurate as depicted; it was often shorter than the military version. The use of the gladius is actually the source of the word "gladiator".
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Goofs:
Incorrectly regarded as goofs: Various characters speak modern Italian (ex. Maximus' son) or modern German (the Germanian chief). This is consistent with most of the characters speaking modern English.
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Commodus:
If you're very good, tomorrow night I'll tell you the story of emperor Claudius who was betrayed by those closest to him, by his own blood. They whispered in dark corners and went out late at night and conspired and conspired but the emperor Claudius knew they were up to something...
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "The Red Green Show: Gladiator (#11.2)" (????)
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Pavor
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How much sex, violence, and profanity are in this movie?A NOTE REGARDING SPOILERS
What is Maximus's war ritual and why does he use it?
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Most films require that the viewer identifies with the character to truly be engrossed with the film. If you can't feel something for the character, than the audience is lost.
Luckily, in Ridley Scott's case, Russel Crowe is so captivating and convincing as a general loved by his troops and as a slave loved by the people that the movie really works. Possibly one of the greatest actors today, Crowe carries this epic film on his very capable shoulders.
Not to say that he is the only reason this works. The supporting cast, most notably Connie Neilsen, buoy the film to new perspectives.
Jacquin Phoenix definitely captures the egotisitcal persona he should display, stealing every scene he's in. Phoenix will surely be put on the map with Gladiator.
But the real shining star in this film are the incredible action sequences which jolt the viewer right in with the opening sequences, as Maximus' true worth to the Roman Empire is displayed. Scott's camera work within these completed sequences takes a modern twist that really works for the gruesome scenes.
Crowe will now get the respect he deserves for this collosal performance. Gladiator makes the most of its 2 and a half hours, marking a triumphant comeback for the long forgotten epics of the classic days of film. ALL HAIL MAXIMUS!