After the death of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, his devious son takes power and demotes Maximus, one of Rome's most capable generals who Marcus preferred. Eventually, Maximus is forced to become a gladiator and battle to the death against other men for the amusement of paying audiences.
Russell Crowe
as Maximus
Joaquin Phoenix
as Commodus
Connie Nielsen
as Lucilla
Oliver Reed
as Proximo
Richard Harris
as Marcus Aurelius
Derek Jacobi
as Gracchus
Djimon Hounsou
as Juba
David Schofield
as Falco
John Shrapnel
as Gaius
Tomas Arana
as Quintus
Ralf Moeller
as Hagen
Spencer Treat Clark
as Lucius
