Director: Ridley Scott
Starring: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Djimon Hounsou
A Roman general is picked to succeed the emperor but is betrayed and his family murdered by the corrupt prince. While enslaved, he becomes a skilled fighter. When the Coliseum opens for gladiator games, he finally gets his chance for revenge. The film won the Oscar and Golden Globe for Best Picture. Russell Crowe picked up an Oscar for Best Actor.
