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Ridley Scott (BLADE RUNNER, ALIEN) transports Hollywood to second-century Rome in this rousing historical epic that proudly harkens back to such films as BEN-HUR and SPARTACUS. Russell Crowe plays Maximus, a Roman general who leads the troops in conquering Germania for the empire. When an aging Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris) tells Maximus that he'd like him to rule Rome once he's gone, a classic confrontation ensues between the brave and charming soldier--who wants to return home to his wife, son, and farm--and the jealous and conniving Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix), the emperor's only son, who is thirsty for power. Bought as a slave by the profiteering Proximo (Oliver Reed, in his last role), Maximus must kill or be killed in the ring, battling to save not only himself but the future of the very empire that he loves and honors. The film features a terrific battle sequence (that recalls the beginning of SAVING PRIVATE RYAN), huge crowd scenes of thousands of people, and even a little romance, albeit mostly taboo. The impeccably choreographed gladiator scenes are violent yet thrilling, flashing by like lightning. GLADIATOR is a glorious spectacle filled with heart and soul.

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ProducerSteven Spielberg, David H. Franzoni, Douglas Wick

EAN5023940009877

eBay Product ID (ePID)3944593

Product Key Features

ActorRussell Crowe, Oliver Reed, David Schofield, Joaquin Phoenix, Richard Harris, Derek Jacobi, Connie Nielsen, Tomas Arana

Film/TV TitleGladiator (Superbit)

DirectorRidley Scott

LanguageEnglish

Subtitle LanguageDutch\English\Hindi

Run Time149 Mins

Aspect Ratio2.35 Wide Screen

Release Year2003

FormatDVD

FeaturesWidescreen, Closed Caption, With Subtitles

GenreGeneral, Action & Adventure

Additional Product Features

Number of Discs1

Certificate15

Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States of America

Hearing ImpairedEnglish

ComposerHans Zimmer

Production DesignerArthur Max

AwardsBest Film 2001 -, Best Actor In A Leading Role 2001 - Russell Crowe, Best Picture 2001 -

ReviewsRolling Stone - ...A classically designed pop spectacle....Triumphantly combined visual dazzle and old-fashioned storytelling..., Total Film - "...A gloriously entertaining thrill-packer of truly epic proportions..." -- 5 out of 5 stars, New York Times - ...Mr. Crowe gives a performance with ball-of-fire intensity..., Entertainment Weekly - Ranked #5 in Entertainment Weekly's "Lisa Schwarzbaum's BEST MOVIES OF 2000", Premiere - ...[The film's] best moments achieve a real grandeur....[Crowe] supplies all the conviction GLADIATOR needs., Box Office - "...Literate writing, commanding direction, awe-inspiring production design, eye-popping photography, breathtaking music and superlative acting all contribute to the staggeringly convincing recreation of the era..." -- 4 out of 5 stars

ScreenwriterJohn Logan, William Nicholson, David H. Franzoni

MusicLisa Gerrard, Klaus Badelt

Costume DesignerJanty Yates

Format DescriptionDVD 9 Superbit

Sound sourceDolby Digital 5.1\Dolby Surround \DTS Surround 5.1

EditorPietro Scalia

Movie/TV TitleGladiator (Superbit)

Director of PhotographyJohn Mathieson