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.
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Russell Crowe— Maximus
Joaquin Phoenix— Commodus
Connie Nielsen— Lucilla
Oliver Reed— Proximo
Richard Harris— Marcus Aurelius
Derek Jacobi— Gracchus
