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What we do in life echoes in eternity.
Overview
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.
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Movie Cast
Maximus Meridius
Emperor Commodus
Lucilla
Proximo
Marcus Aurelius
Gracchus
Juba
Falco
Gaius
Quintus
Hagen
Movie Stats
StatusReleased
Budget$103,000,000.00
Revenue$465,361,176.00
Production CompanyUniversal Pictures
Original LanguageEnglish