Title from sell sheet. Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed, Richard Harris, Djimon Hounsou, Derek Jacobi. Originally released as a motion picture in 2000. Special features: Disc 1. Deleted scenes index; "Are you not entertained?" - historical & production trivia track; Commentary by Ridley Scott and Russell Crowe; "Are you not entertained?" - historical & production trivia track -- Disc 2. Tale of the scribes: story development; The tools of war: weapons; Attire of the realm: costume design; The heat of battle: production journals; Shadows and dust: resurrecting Proximo; The glory of Rome: visual effects; Echoes in eternity: release and impact -- Disc 3. Image and design; Production design; Storyboarding; Costume design gallery; Photo galleries; Supplemental archive; Abandoned sequences & deleted scenes; VFX explorations: Germania & Rome; Trailers & TV spots.
Contents:
Disc 1. Feature (Theatrical and Extended editions) -- Disc 2. Documentary (Strength and honor: creating the world of Gladiator) -- Disc 3. Supplement.
Summary:
A man robbed of his name and his dignity strives to win them back, and gain the freedom of his people. In the year 180, the death of the emperor throws the Roman Empire into chaos. 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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