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 »



Commodus:
What am I going to do with you? You simply won't... die. Are we so different, you and I? You take life when you have to... as I do.

Maximus:
I have only one more life to take. Then it is done.

Commodus:
Then take it now.

Commodus:
They tell me your son...

Commodus:
...squealed like a girl when they nailed him to the cross. And your wife... moaned like a whore when they ravaged her again and again... and again.

Maximus:
The time for honoring yourself will soon be at an end.

Maximus:
Highness.

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  • Alligator2021
    What a magnificent and dignified Maximus´answer to such hateful and provoking insults of the emperor.
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