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Gladiator

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49. Best
18. Most popular
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Action / Adventure / Drama
USA / UK, 2000, 155 min (Special edition: 171 min, Alternative: 149 min)

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Russell Crowe plays Maximus, a Roman general who leads the troops in conquering Germania for the empire. When an aging Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris) tells Maximus that he'd like him to rule Rome once he's gone, a classic confrontation ensues between the brave and charming soldier--who wants to return home to his wife, son, and farm--and the jealous and conniving Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix), the emperor's only son, who is thirsty for power. Bought as a slave by the profiteering Proximo (Oliver Reed, in his last role), Maximus must kill or be killed in the ring, battling to save not only himself but the future of the very empire that he loves and honors. (official distributor synopsis)

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Awards

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Academy Awards

  • 2001 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
  • 2001 - Russell Crowe (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
  • 2001 - Best Achievement in Costume Design
  • 2001 - Best Achievement in Visual Effects
  • 2001 - Best Sound Mixing
  • 2001 - Ridley Scott (Best Achievement in Directing)
  • 2001 - Joaquin Phoenix (Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role)
  • 2001 - David Franzoni, John Logan, William Nicholson (Best Original Screenplay)
  • 2001 - John Mathieson (Best Achievement in Cinematography)
  • 2001 - Best Achievement in Film Editing
  • 2001 - Hans Zimmer (Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score))
  • 2001 - Best Achievement in Production Design

British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)