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.
Top Cast
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Russell CroweMaximus
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Joaquin PhoenixCommodus
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Connie NielsenLucilla
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Oliver ReedProximo
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Richard HarrisMarcus Aurelius
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Derek JacobiGracchus
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Djimon HounsouJuba
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David SchofieldFalco
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John ShrapnelGaius
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Tomas AranaQuintus
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Ralf MoellerHagen
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Spencer Treat ClarkLucius
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David HemmingsCassius
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Tommy FlanaganCicero
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Sven-Ole ThorsenTiger
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Omid DjaliliSlave Trader
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Nicholas McGaugheyPraetorian Officer
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Chris KellScribe
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Tony CurranAssassin #1
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Mark LewisAssassin #2
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John QuinnValerius
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Alun RaglanPraetorian Guard #1
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David BailieEngineer
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Chick AllanGerman Leader
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David J. NichollsGiant Man
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Al Hunter AshtonRome Trainer #1
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Billy DowdNarrator
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Ray CallejaLucius' Attendant
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Giannina FacioMaximus' Wife
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Giorgio CantariniMaximus' Son
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Malcolm EllulCenturion (uncredited)
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Ray MangionCenturion (uncredited)
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João Costa MenezesRoman Soldier (uncredited)
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Mike MitchellFighter (uncredited)
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Antone PagánFighter (uncredited)
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Norman Campbell ReesSedan Chair Carrier (uncredited)
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Neil RocheRoman Soldier (uncredited)
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Paul SacksCatapult Commander Shouts "Loose" (uncredited)