Trama:
In the year 180, the death of emperor Marcus Aurelius throws the Roman Empire into chaos. Maximus is one of the Roman army's most capable and trusted generals and a key advisor to the emperor. As Marcus' devious son Commodus ascends to the throne, Maximus is set to be executed. He escapes, but is captured by slave traders. Renamed Spaniard and forced to become a gladiator, Maximus must battle to the death with other men for the amusement of paying audiences.

Cast:

Russell Crowe Maximus Decimus Meridius

Joaquin Phoenix Commodus

Connie Nielsen Lucilla

Oliver Reed Antonius Proximo

Richard Harris Marcus Aurelius

Derek Jacobi Senator Gracchus

Djimon Hounsou Juba

David Schofield Senator Falco

John Shrapnel Senator Gaius

Tomas Arana General Quintus

Ralf Moeller Hagen

Tommy Flanagan Cicero

Spencer Treat Clark Lucius Verus

David Hemmings Cassius

Sven-Ole Thorsen Tigris of Gaul

Giannina Facio Maximus' Wife

Alun Raglan Praetorian Guard /#1

Giorgio Cantarini Maximus' Son

David Bailie Engineer

Omid Djalili Slave Trader

Nicholas McGaughey Praetorian Officer

Tony Curran Assassin /#1

Mark Lewis Assassin /#2

John Quinn Valerius

Al Hunter Ashton Rome Trainer /#1

Allan Corduner Trainer 1

Michael Mellinger Trainer 2

Said Amel Proximo's Man

Adam Levy Officer 1

Gilly Gilchrist Officer 2

Supporto: Sconosciuto,

In prestito: No

Rapporto: Unknown