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Overview of the Gladiator Movie
Sep 17, 2024
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Gladiator Movie Overview
General Information
Title
: Gladiator
Release Year
: 2000
Genre
: Historical Epic Film
Director
: Ridley Scott
Screenplay
: David Franzoni, John Logan, William Nicholson
Story by
: David Franzoni
Producers
: Douglas Wick, David Franzoni, Branko Lustig
Cinematography
: John Mathieson
Editing
: Pietro Scalia
Music
: Hans Zimmer, Lisa Gerrard
Production Companies
: DreamWorks Pictures, Universal Pictures, Scott Free Productions, Red Wagon Entertainment
Distribution
: DreamWorks Distribution (North America), Universal Pictures International, United International Pictures
Release Dates
US Release
: May 5, 2000
UK Release
: May 12, 2000
Runtime
155 minutes
Budget and Box Office
Budget
: $103 million
Box Office Collection
: $465 million
Plot Summary
Setting
: 180 AD
Main Character
: Roman General Maximus Decimus Meridius
Plot
:
Maximus wins a battle against Germanic tribes.
Emperor Marcus Aurelius wishes Maximus to succeed him over his son Commodus.
Commodus murders his father, Marcus, and becomes the new Emperor.
Maximus refuses loyalty to Commodus and is arrested.
Maximus escapes but finds his family murdered.
Captured and sold as a slave, Maximus becomes a gladiator.
Maximus earns fame in the arena and plans to avenge his family.
A conspiracy forms to overthrow Commodus with Maximus' help.
Maximus battles Commodus in the Colosseum and kills him.
Maximus dies, requesting freedom for his fellow gladiators and restoration of the Roman Republic.
Main Cast
Russell Crowe
as Maximus Decimus Meridius
Joaquin Phoenix
as Commodus
Connie Nielsen
as Lucilla
Oliver Reed
as Antonius Proximo
Derek Jacobi
as Senator Gracchus
Djimon Hounsou
as Juba
Richard Harris
as Marcus Aurelius
Production Insights
Initial Concept
: Inspired by Daniel P. Mannix’s book "Those About to Die."
David Franzoni's Journey
: Initiated the screenplay after travels in Eastern Europe and the Middle East.
Director's Attraction
: Ridley Scott agreed to direct after seeing a painting that captured the Roman Empire’s grandeur and decline.
Historical Inspiration
: Commodus was inspired by real events and historical texts.
Box Office and Re-releases
Initial Reception
: Number one in the US and Canada box office upon release.
Continued Success
: Stayed in top 10 for 10 weeks, grossing $187 million in the US and Canada.
International Success
: Total worldwide gross was $460 million.
Re-releases
: Re-released in 2020 in Australia, Netherlands, and the UK for its 20th anniversary.
Critical Acclaim and Impact
Second Highest-Grossing Film of 2000
: Behind "Mission: Impossible 2."
Cultural Impact
: Recognized for its depiction of ancient Rome and influence on historical epic films.
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