Gladiator [videorecording] / DreamWorks Pictures and Universal Pictures present a Douglas Wick production in association with Scott Free Productions ; produced by Douglas Wick, David Franzoni, Branko Lustig ; story by David Franzoni ; screenplay by David Franzoni and John Logan and William Nicholson ; directed by Ridley Scott.
Title from container. Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed, Derek Jacobi, Djimon Hounsou, Richard Harris. Originally released as a motion picture in 2000. Special features: commentary with director Ridley Scott and actor Russell Crowe ; 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: Storyboard Demonstration, Storyboard Archive stills, Costume Design Gallery stills, Photo Galleries ; Abandoned Sequences & Deleted Scenes ; The Aurelian Archives ; My Gladiator Journal by Spencer Treat Clark ; and more.
Contents:
disc 1. Theatrical version ; Extended version ; Special features -- disc 2. Special features.
Summary:
A Roman general refuses to transfer his loyalty to the new Emperor, Commodus. He becomes a slave and then a gladiator, fighting in the Roman Colosseum in defiance of the Emperor.
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