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Gladiator

Maximus Decimus Meridius, heir and favoured general of the Roman emperor, is betrayed by the emperor's son Commodus and enslaved to a gladiator trainer.

Maximus Decimus Meridius, heir and favoured general of the Roman emperor, is betrayed by the emperor's son Commodus and enslaved to a gladiator trainer.

Proving himself a virtuoso in the arena, Maximus's career takes him closer and closer to Rome, the Colosseum and the only thing he cares about - vengeance against the Emperor.

2 hours, 24 minutes

Last on

Sun 30 Nov 202522:00

Credits

RoleContributor
MaximusRussell Crowe
CommodusJoaquin Phoenix
LucillaConnie Nielsen
ProximoOliver Reed
GracchusDerek Jacobi
JubaDjimon Hounsou
Marcus AureliusRichard Harris
HagenRalf Moeller
CiceroTommy Flanagan
FalcoDavid Schofield
GaiusJohn Shrapnel
QuintusTomas Arana
LuciusSpencer Treat Clark
CassiusDavid Hemmings
DirectorRidley Scott

Broadcasts

  • Boxing Day 202421:00
  • Sun 29 Dec 202421:00
  • Sat 2 Aug 202522:20
  • Sat 2 Aug 202523:00
  • Thu 7 Aug 202521:15
  • Sun 30 Nov 202522:00

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