Il gladiatore

You're a Roman general, favored by the wise Emperor. But the Emperor's son murders him and claims the throne. You're next on the execution list. Stripped of rank, you fight as a gladiator, rising in fame. Word of your prowess reaches the new Emperor in Rome. Scott's film revived sword-and-sandal epics, with brutal fights set against political machinations.

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Ridley Scott directed Il gladiatore in 2000. See Ridley Scott's full filmography, where to start with Ridley Scott, or where to go after you've seen everything by Ridley Scott.

Il gladiatore was released in 2000 (EN original-language production), with a runtime of 155 minutes.