
Gladiator
5Wins12NomsDirected by Ridley Scott
Synopsis
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.
Awards
73rd Academy Awards· 2001
- Actor in a Leading RoleRussell CroweWon
- Best PictureBranko Lustig, David Franzoni, Douglas WickWon
- Costume DesignJanty YatesWon
- SoundBob Beemer, Ken Weston, Scott MillanWon
- Visual EffectsJohn Nelson, Neil Corbould, Rob Harvey, Tim BurkeWon
- Actor in a Supporting RoleJoaquin Phoenix
- CinematographyJohn Mathieson
- DirectingRidley Scott
- Film EditingPietro Scalia
- Music (Original Score)Hans Zimmer
- Production DesignArthur Max, Crispian Sallis
- Writing (Original)David Franzoni, John Logan, William Nicholson
Details
- Released
- 4 May 2000
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- Director
- Ridley Scott
- Writers
- David Franzoni, John Logan, William Nicholson
- Budget
- $103,000,000
- Box office
- $465,516,248
- Countries
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Languages
- English
- Production
- Universal Pictures, Scott Free Productions, Red Wagon Entertainment, Mill Film, DreamWorks Pictures
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Cast
Russell Crowe Won
Joaquin PhoenixNominated
Connie Nielsen
Oliver Reed
Richard Harris
Derek Jacobi
Djimon Hounsou
David Schofield
John Shrapnel
Tomas Arana

