Gladiator (2000) Directed by: Ridley Scott, Written by: David Franzoni Synopsis: Maximus is a very popular Roman general. Before he dies, Cesar chooses Maximus as his heir instead of his own son, Commodus. Commodus starts a struggle to get his power back, kill Maximus' family and Maximus ends up as a Gladiator. But there are powerful forces lurking in the shadows and Commodus might not be as safe as he believes... Starring: Connie Nielsen, Derek Jacobi, Joaquin Phoenix, Richard Harris, Russell Crowe, etc. Release/released: 5th of May 2000 Links (Official site, production sites, trailers etc): Gladiator, Dreamworks Dreamworks More Movies Movies Main Back To News Main