Story
Full overview
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.
People
Cast
Russell CroweMaximus
Joaquin PhoenixCommodus
Connie NielsenLucilla
Oliver ReedProximo
Richard HarrisMarcus Aurelius
Derek JacobiGracchus
Djimon HounsouJuba
David SchofieldFalco
John ShrapnelGaius
Tomas AranaQuintus
Ralf MoellerHagen
Spencer Treat ClarkLucius
David HemmingsCassiusProduction
Key crew
Branko LustigProducer
David FranzoniProducer
Douglas WickProducer
Ridley ScottDirector
Walter F. ParkesExecutive Producer
Laurie MacDonaldExecutive Producer
Ridley ScottExecutive Producer