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.

Cast

Russell Crowe

Maximus

Joaquin Phoenix

Commodus

Connie Nielsen

Lucilla

Oliver Reed

Proximo

Richard Harris

Marcus Aurelius

Derek Jacobi

Gracchus

Djimon Hounsou

Juba

David Schofield

Falco

John Shrapnel

Gaius

Tomas Arana

Quintus

Ralf Moeller

Hagen

Spencer Treat Clark

Lucius

David Hemmings

Cassius

Tommy Flanagan

Cicero

Sven-Ole Thorsen

Tiger

Omid Djalili

Slave Trader

Nicholas McGaughey

Praetorian Officer

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Chris Kell

Scribe

Tony Curran

Assassin #1

Mark Lewis

Assassin #2

John Quinn

Valerius

Alun Raglan

Praetorian Guard #1

David Bailie

Engineer

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Chick Allan

German Leader

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