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.

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  Russell Crowe

  Maximus
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  Joaquin Phoenix

  Commodus
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  Connie Nielsen

  Lucilla
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  Oliver Reed

  Proximo
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  Richard Harris

  Marcus Aurelius
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  Derek Jacobi

  Gracchus
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  Djimon Hounsou

  Juba
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  David Schofield

  Falco
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  John Shrapnel

  Gaius
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  Tomas Arana

  Quintus