Gladiator

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Director: Ridley Scott
Stars: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed, Richard Harris
Genre: Action, Drama, Sport
Rating: R (Restricted)
Runtime: 155 minutes

"Gladiator" is an epic historical film set in ancient Rome. It follows Maximus, a former general turned slave and gladiator, as he seeks revenge against the corrupt Emperor Commodus, who murdered his family and seized power. Maximus rises … more »



Gracchus:
Fear and wonder, a powerful combination.

Falco:
You really think people are going to be seduced by that?

Gracchus:
I think he knows what Rome is. Rome is the mob. Conjure magic for them and they'll be distracted. Take away their freedom and still they'll roar. The beating heart of Rome is not the marble of the senate, it's the sand of the coliseum. He'll bring them death - and they will love him for it.

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