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Synopsis: In the final days of Marcus
Aurelius' reign, the aging emperor angers his son Commodus by making it
known that he wants Maximus, a fearsome and respected Roman general, to
be his successor. Power-hungry Commodus kills his father and orders the
death of Maximus. But the latter flees, only to discover that his wife
and child have been murdered by Commodus. Captured, Maximus is forced
into slavery, where he is sold to Proximo, a former gladiator who serves
as both mentor and slavemaster. Maximus trains as a gladiator in the
arena, where his fame grows. He goes to Rome, intent on avenging the
murder of his wife and son by killing the new emperor Commodus. Maximus
has learned that the one power stronger than that of the emperor is the
will of the people, and he knows he can only attain his revenge by
becoming the greatest hero in all the empire.
Rated:R
Genre: Action/Adventure/Drama
Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Russell Crowe, Oliver Reed, Djimon Hounsou
Directed by: Ridley Scott
Screenwriter(s): David H. Franzoni, John Logan (I), William Nicholson (I)
Producers: David H. Franzoni, Douglas Wick, Steven Spielberg