Gladiator
2000/05/04 (US) | Action, Drama, Adventure
What we do in life echoes in eternity.
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.
Ridley Scott
Director
William Nicholson
Screenplay
John Logan
Screenplay
David Franzoni
Screenplay
Lead Cast
Russell Crowe
Maximus
Joaquin Phoenix
Commodus
Connie Nielsen
Lucilla
Oliver Reed
Proximo
Richard Harris
Marcus Aurelius
Derek Jacobi
Gracchus
Djimon Hounsou
Juba
Budget
$ 103,000,000
Revenue
$ 465,516,248
Status
Released
Production Company
- Universal Pictures
- Scott Free Productions
- Red Wagon Entertainment
- Mill Film
Crews
Arthur Max
Production Design
Crispian Sallis
Set Decoration
Hans Zimmer
Original Music Composer
Janty Yates
Costume Design
Louis DiGiaimo
Casting
Branko Lustig
Producer