What we do in life echoes in eternity.
Overview
After the death of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, his devious son takes power and demotes Maximus, one of Rome's most capable generals who Marcus preferred. Eventually, Maximus is forced to become a gladiator and battle to the death against other men for the amusement of paying audiences.
- Director
- Ridley Scott
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released (May 5, 2000)
Where to watch
- With a subscription
- Buy or rent
Cast
40 people
Russell CroweMaximus
Joaquin PhoenixCommodus
Connie NielsenLucilla
Oliver ReedProximo
Richard HarrisMarcus Aurelius
Derek JacobiGracchus
Djimon HounsouJuba
David SchofieldFalco
John ShrapnelGaius
Tomas AranaQuintus
Ralf MoellerHagen
Spencer Treat ClarkLucius
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David HemmingsCassius
Tommy FlanaganCicero
Sven-Ole ThorsenTiger
Omid DjaliliSlave Trader
Nicholas McGaugheyPraetorian Officer- CKChris KellScribe
Tony CurranAssassin #1- MLMark LewisAssassin #2
- JQJohn QuinnValerius
Alun RaglanPraetorian Guard #1
David BailieEngineer- CAChick AllanGerman Leader
- DJDavid J. NichollsGiant Man
Al Hunter AshtonRome Trainer #1- BDBilly DowdNarrator
- RCRay CallejaLucius' Attendant
Giannina FacioMaximus' Wife
Giorgio CantariniMaximus' Son
Malcolm EllulCenturion (uncredited)
Ray MangionCenturion (uncredited)
João Costa MenezesRoman Soldier (uncredited)- MMMike MitchellFighter (uncredited)
Antone PagánFighter (uncredited)- NCNorman Campbell ReesSedan Chair Carrier (uncredited)
- NRNeil RocheRoman Soldier (uncredited)
- PSPaul SacksCatapult Commander Shouts "Loose" (uncredited)
Steve SaundersGerman Barbarian (uncredited)
Brian SmyjColiseum Gladiator (uncredited)
