Gladiator [blu-ray] / Dreamworks Pictures and Universal Pictures present ; directed by Ridley Scott ; screenplay by David Franzoni and John Logan and William Nicholson ; story by David Franzoni ; produced by Douglas Wick ; produced by David Franzoni, Branko Lustig.
Blu-ray disc one contains the theatrical version (2000, 155 min.) and the extended version (2005, 171 min.) of the feature film, both in high definition, and a selection of special features; Blu-ray disc two contains additional special features. Originally released as a motion picture in 2000; Extended version released in 2005. Special features: commentary with director Ridley Scott and actor Russell Crowe on extended version; commentary with director Ridley Scott, John Mathieson and Pietro Scalia on theatrical version; The Scrolls of Knowledge ; deleted scenes index/optional commentary by Ridley Scott ; Visions from Elysium: topic portal ; Strength and honor: creating the world of Gladiator ; Image & design: production design, storyboarding, costume design gallery, photo galleries, weapons primer ; Abandoned sequences & deleted scenes ; The Aurelian archives: the making of Gladiator, Gladiator games, Hans Zimmer scoring Gladiator, an evening with Russell Crowe, Maximus uncut: between takes with Russell Crowe, my Gladiator journal by Spencer Treat Clark, VFX explorations: Germania & Rome; trailers and TV spots. Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed, Derek Jacobi, Djimon Hounsou, Richard Harris.
Contents:
Disc one. Theatrical version (155 min.) ; Extended version (171 min.) ; Special features -- disc two. Special features.
Summary:
"The ... historical epic follows Maximus, the brave general who was forced into slavery, emerged as a gladiator and defied an empire"--Container.
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