Gladiator is an epic film set during the Roman Empire. Directed by Ridley Scott, it stars Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix.
Released in 2000, Gladiator was a box office success, receiving generally good reviews, and was credited with reviving the historical epic. The film was nominated for and won multiple awards; it won five Academy Awards in the 73rd Academy Awards including Best Picture.
Synopsis: After another mighty victory on the battlefield, the great Roman General Maximus (Russell Crowe) is requested by the dying Emperor Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris) to assume his mantle of power. Jealous of Maximus, the original heir to the throne, Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) orders his execution – and that of his family. Barely escaping death, Maximus is forced into slavery and trained as a gladiator in the arena where his fame grows into the greatest hero in the empire. When he comes to Rome, the Gladiator is intent on avenging the murder of his family.
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