Gladiator

A hero will rise.

In the year 180, the death of emperor Marcus Aurelius throws the Roman Empire into chaos. Maximus is one of the Roman army's most capable and trusted generals and a key advisor to the emperor. As Marcus' devious son Commodus ascends to the throne, Maximus is set to be executed. He escapes, but is captured by slave traders. Renamed Spaniard and forced to become a gladiator, Maximus must battle to the death with other men for the amusement of paying audiences.

Russell Crowe

Maximus Meridius

Joaquin Phoenix

Emperor Commodus

Connie Nielsen

Lucilla

Oliver Reed

Proximo

Richard Harris

Marcus Aurelius

Derek Jacobi

Gracchus

Djimon Hounsou

Juba

David Schofield

Falco

John Shrapnel

Gaius

Tomas Arana

Quintus

Ralf Moeller

Hagen

Tommy Flanagan

Cicero

Spencer Treat Clark

Lucius

David Hemmings

Cassius

Sven-Ole Thorsen

Tigris

Giannina Facio

Maximus' Wife

Alun Raglan

Praetorian Guard #1

Giorgio Cantarini

Maximus' Son