Gladiator
Gladiator (2000) Director: Ridley Scott Writers: Dave Franzoni (story & screenplay), John Logan (screenplay), William Nicholson (screenplay) Cast: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed, Richard Harris, Derek Jacobi, Djimon Hounsou, David Scofield, Tomas Arana, Spencer Treat Clark, Tommy Flanagan, Ralf Moeller Synopsis: Hero of the Roman Empire General Maximus (Crowe) is chosen by the dying emperor, Marcus Aurelius (Harris), to lead Rome after his death and return power to the senate. Before the emperor's wishes can be made know, he is murdered by his son, Commodus (Phoenix), who orders the death of both Maximus and his family. The general escapes death but is sold into slavery and finds his way into the fighting pits of the outer provinces. Fueled by a desire for revenge, Maximus finds his way to Rome. Still, Commodus has grown powerful, and Maximus requires the assistance of the new emperor's sister, Lucila (Neilsen), to kill Commodus and restore the...