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2000 · 155 min · R

Gladiator

Directed by Ridley Scott · Action, Drama, Adventure

Gladiator (2000) is a Action film, directed by Ridley Scott set in Rome during ancient times. It runs 155 minutes and is rated R.

A survival, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of revenge, power & corruption, and grief & loss run throughout.

Composer
Hans ZimmerLisa Gerrard
Cinematography
John Mathieson
Cast
Russell CroweJoaquin PhoenixConnie NielsenOliver ReedRichard HarrisDerek JacobiDjimon HounsouDavid Schofield

The world of this film

Setting

Where

Premise & themes

Premise
Themes
RevengePower & CorruptionGrief & Loss
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadAntihero
Pacing
Propulsive
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
Historical Fiction
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