Gladiator [videorecording] / [presented by] Dreamworks Pictures and Universal Pictures in association with Scott Free Productions ; produced by Douglas Wick, David Franzoni, Branko Lustig ; screenplay by David Franzoni and John Logan and William Nicholas ; story by David Franzoni ; directed by Ridley Scott.
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FilmPublisher number: 90667 | DreamWorks Home EntertainmentPublication details: Universal City, CA : DreamWorks Home Entertainment, c2003.Edition: Anamorphic widescreen versionDescription: 1 videodisc (155 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 inISBN: - 0783292554
- 9780783292557
- Director of photography, John Mathieson ; editor, Pietro Scalia ; music, Hans Zimmer, Lisa Gerrard.
- Academy Award for Best Picture and Best Actor, 2000
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Dr. James Carlson Library | DVD | DRAMA Gladiato | Available | 33111007859545 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
A man robbed of his name and his dignity strives to win them back, and gain the freedom of his people, in this epic historical drama from director Ridley Scott. In the year 180, the death of emperor Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris) throws the Roman Empire into chaos. Maximus (Russell Crowe) is one of the Roman army's most capable and trusted generals and a key advisor to the emperor. As Marcus' devious son Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) ascends to the throne, Maximus is set to be executed. He escapes, but is captured by slave traders. Renamed Spaniard and forced to become a gladiator, Maximus must battle to the death with other men for the amusement of paying audiences. His battle skills serve him well, and he becomes one of the most famous and admired men to fight in the Colosseum. Determined to avenge himself against the man who took away his freedom and laid waste to his family, Maximus believes that he can use his fame and skill in the ring to avenge the loss of his family and former glory. As the gladiator begins to challenge his rule, Commodus decides to put his own fighting mettle to the test by squaring off with Maximus in a battle to the death. Gladiator also features Derek Jacobi, Connie Nielsen, Djimon Hounsou, and Oliver Reed, who died of a heart attack midway through production. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
Originally released as a motion picture in 2000.
Special features: From the cutting room floor; My gladiator journal; original storyboards; still gallery; cast & crew, Production notes.
Director of photography, John Mathieson ; editor, Pietro Scalia ; music, Hans Zimmer, Lisa Gerrard.
Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed, Derek Jacobi, Djimon Hounsou, Richard Harris.
The war against the Germans won, Emperor Aurelius chooses the victorious General Maximus as his successor to the Roman empire. Commodus, Aurelius' heir, is jealous of this and enslaves Maximus to the gladiatorial arenas.
MPAA rating: R.
DVD; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, Dolby 2.0 surround.
Closed-captioned.
Academy Award for Best Picture and Best Actor, 2000