Gladiator (2000) (R)
synopsis
Once a great Roman General, Maximus (Russell Crowe) has been forced into exile and slavery by Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) the jealous heir to the Emperor's throne. During his captivity, Maximus trains as a gladiator and returns to Rome, intent on avenging the murder of his family by killing Commodus, now Emperor.
details
Action/Adventure, Adventure
2 hr. 35 min.
Opened May 5th, 2000
MovieGoer Review
Star fighter . . . extraordinary battle scenes . . . beautiful emperor's daughter. No, it's not Star Wars.
Story
Russell Crowe stars as a victorious Roman general who wants nothing more than to go home to his family f... MORE
synopsis
Once a great Roman General, Maximus (Russell Crowe) has been forced into exile and slavery by Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) the jealous heir to the Emperor's throne. During his captivity, Maximus trains as a gladiator and returns to Rome, intent on avenging the murder of his family by killing Commodus, now Emperor.
details
Action/Adventure, Adventure
2 hr. 35 min.
Opened May 5th, 2000
MovieGoer Review
Star fighter . . . extraordinary battle scenes . . . beautiful emperor's daughter. No, it's not Star Wars.
Story
Russell Crowe stars as a victorious Roman general who wants nothing more than to go home to his family f... MORE