Gladiator was a popular movie that appeared in 2000, directed by Ridley Scott, and starring Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix. It was nominated for a number of Academy Awards including:

• Academy Award for Best Actor (won)
• Academy Award for Best Picture (won)
• Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
• Academy Award for Visual Effects (won)
• Academy Award for Costume Design (won)
• Academy Award for Best Sound (won)

The movie is loosely based on the life of the deranged Roman emperor Commodus (ruled between 180-192 AD, played by Phoenix), who scandalized Roman society by appearing in the Colosseum as a gladiator.

His father, emperor Marcus Aurelius appears in the film as a character played by Richard Harris.

The sound track was composed by Hans Zimmer and Lisa Gerrard.

External links

• IMDB: Gladiator