Gladiator

Sword of Maximus, The Gladiator

Gladiator

Ridley Scott (BLADE RUNNER, ALIENS) transports Hollywood to second-century Rome in this rousing historical epic that proudly harkens back to such films as BEN-HUR and SPARTACUS. Russell Crowe stars as Maximus, a well-respected general who is stripped of his rank when the evil Commodus (Phoenix) takes over the Roman Empire in 180 AD. Maximus finds himself fighting for his life in the vicious gladiator arenas, where he uses his fame to spark unrest among the oppressed Roman citizens, firing up Commodus's anger, setting the stage for the ultimate battle.

The impeccably choreographed gladiator scenes are violent yet thrilling, flashing by like lightning. GLADIATOR is a glorious spectacle filled with heart and soul.

Gladiator