Release : 2000
Written By : David Franzoni
Directed By : Ridley Scott
Genre : War Drama
Viewer Rating : * * * * * * * *
Cast : Russell Crowe Oliver Reed Connie Nielsen Joaquin Phoenix Djimon Hounsou Derek Jacobi David Schofield Tommy Flanagan
Log Line : Maximus a powerful Roman general is chosen to be the new Emperor by Marcus Aurelis the dying king, but his son Commodus condemns Maximus and his family to death. Maximus is unable to save his family and is taken into slavery and put into the Gladiator games until he dies. Through his bravery he wins over the masses and reveals his true identity.
