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Key Information
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| Directors: |
Ridley Scott |
| Stars: |
Joaquin Phoenix |
| Actors: |
Ralph Moeller |
| Genre: |
Action/Adventure |
| Subgenre: |
Violence · Good Vs. Evil · Battles |
| MPAA Rating: |
R (MPAA) |
| Available Formats: |
VHS |
| UPC: |
667068638530 |
| Release Date: |
2000 |
| Running Time: |
2hr 34min |
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Languages
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| Original Language: |
English |
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DVD Editions
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Format: DVD: Limited Edition Packaging, 2hr 35min Release Company: Paramount Home Entertainment (August 19, 2003) UPC: 678149066722 |
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VHS Editions
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Format: VHS, 2hr 34min Release Company: Universal Studios Home Video (November 21, 2000) UPC: 667068602630 |
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Credits
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| Screenwriter: |
John Logan |
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Professional Reviews
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(05/26/2000, p.E18, Elvis Mitchell): "...Mr. Crowe gives a performance with ball-of-fire intensity..." |
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Quotes from the Movie
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"At my signal, unleash hell."--Maximus (Russell Crowe) to his troops "Are you not entertained?!"--Maximus to the arena crowd |
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Ridley Scott (BLADE RUNNER, ALIEN) transports Hollywood to second-century Rome in this rousing historical epic that proudly harkens back to such films as BEN-HUR and SPARTACUS. Russell Crowe plays Maximus, a Roman general who leads the troops in conquering Germania for the empire. When an aging Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris) tells Maximus that he'd like him to rule Rome once he's gone, a classic confrontation ensues between the brave and charming soldier--who wants to return home to his wife, son, and farm--and the jealous and conniving Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix), the emperor's only son, who is thirsty for power. Bought as a slave by the profiteering Proximo (Oliver Reed, in his last role), Maximus must kill or be killed in the ring, battling to save not only himself but the future of the very empire that he loves and honors. The film features a terrific battle sequence (that recalls the beginning of SAVING PRIVATE RYAN), huge crowd scenes of thousands of people, and even a little romance, albeit mostl... |
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