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Gladiator

Date: 2000
Type: Action / History
Rating: 4 Stars 4/5
Colour: Yes
Director: Ridley Scott
Producer:

Comment/Synopsis

This is Ridley Scott's epic of ancient Roman. A violent and gory, but tragic story of a hero becoming a slave gladiator and then getting his revenge. The detail and set pieces of the film are good as is the production quality, but it is hard to engage with the characters.

Actors


Russell CroweRussell Crowe
Oliver ReedOliver Reed
Derek JacobiDerek Jacobi
Richard HarrisRichard Harris
Joaquin PhoenixJoaquin Phoenix
Connie NielsonConnie Nielson
Djimon HounsouDjimon Hounsou
David Schofield
John ShrapnelJohn Shrapnel
Tomas Arana

Oscars

Won - Best Picture
Won - Best Actor - Russell Crowe
Nomination - Best Supporting Actor - Joaquin Phoenix
Nomination - Best Director - Ridley Scott
Nomination - Writing, Cinematography, Costume, Editing, Music, Sound, Visual Effects, Art Direction
Production
DreamWorks Pictures
Universal Pictures
Gladiator