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 »



Marcus Aurelius:
Let us pretend that you are a loving daughter, and I am a good father.

Lucilla:
This is a pleasant fiction, is it not?

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  • A.m. Mildred
    A.m. Mildred
    I use the "pleasant fiction" line even now, 20 years later
    LikeReply 14 years ago
  • Rick Martin-Sooley
    Rick Martin-Sooley
    This quote suits the relationship I have with my eldest child
    LikeReply7 years ago

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