Gladiator (2000)

Maximus the Merciful

Maximus (Russell Crowe) defeats another of Commodus’ (Joaquin Phoenix) gladiators and tigers meant to ambush him. But Maximus spares the loser’s life.

Directed by Ridley Scott.

Released in 2000 by Dreamworks.

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  • character-type: Warrior
  • character-type: Gladiator
  • character-type: Emperor
  • character-type: Politician
  • character-type: Soldier
  • action: Stab
  • action: Kill
  • action: Attack
  • editors-choice: Sword Fights
  • editors-choice: Animal Attacks
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  • primary-genre: Classics
  • primary-genre: Action and Adventure
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  • secondary-genre: Period Pieces
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  • mood: Violent
  • mood: Suspenseful
  • prop: Sword
  • prop: Axe
  • setting: Colosseum
  • theme: Mercy
  • theme: Strength
  • actor: Connie Nielsen
  • actor: Russell Crowe
  • actor: Derek Jacobi
  • actor: Joaquin Phoenix
  • director: Ridley Scott
  • producer: Branko Lustig
  • producer: David Franzoni
  • producer: Walter F. Parkes
  • producer: Ridley Scott
  • cinematographer: John Mathieson
  • composer: Hans Zimmer
  • composer: Lisa Gerrard
  • editor: Pietro Scalia
  • costume-designer: Janty Yates
  • role-name: Commodus
  • role-name: Lucilla
  • role-name: Gracchus
  • role-name: Maximus
  • screenwriter: David Franzoni
  • screenwriter: John Logan
  • year: 2000
  • studio: Dreamworks