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Gladiator (2000)

Directed by Ridley Scott•2h 35m•Published May 26, 2020•Episode length 1h 46m
Episode 12 - Gladiator
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Russell Crowe
Russell Crowe
Maximus
Joaquin Phoenix
Joaquin Phoenix
Commodus
Connie Nielsen
Connie Nielsen
Lucilla
Oliver Reed
Oliver Reed
Proximo
Richard Harris
Richard Harris
Marcus Aurelius
Derek Jacobi
Derek Jacobi
Gracchus
Djimon Hounsou
Djimon Hounsou
Juba
David Schofield
David Schofield
Falco
John Shrapnel
John Shrapnel
Gaius
Tomas Arana
Tomas Arana
Quintus

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Ridley Scott
Ridley Scott
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Overview

After the death of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, his devious son takes power and demotes Maximus, one of Rome's most capable generals who Marcus preferred. Eventually, Maximus is forced to become a gladiator and battle to the death against other men for the amusement of paying audiences.

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Are you not entertained? If so, feel free to leave us a 5* review - but we digress. Join your favourite Transatlantic podcasting duo - Ian & Liam - to review our second Best Picture winner to date in Ridley Scott's 2000 Roman war epic, Gladiator. We're joined once again by our permaguests, Ellie & Georgia to discuss th…

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Are you not entertained? If so, feel free to leave us a 5* review - but we digress. Join your favourite Transatlantic podcasting duo - Ian & Liam - to review our second Best Picture winner to date in Ridley Scott's 2000 Roman war epic, Gladiator.  We're joined once again by our permaguests, Ellie & Georgia to discuss the movie that single-handedly revived the 'sword & sandles genre.  It's a 12th episode full of strength & honour as we discuss:

  • Just how problematic was the writing process for this film?
  • Which actor refused to learn his new dialogue
  • Who on the cast begged Russell Crowe to rough him up before big scenes
  • Which piece of the score seemingly showed up in another box office smash just years later
  • Who on the cast the producers counted on as an expert to preserve historical authenticity
  • Who was the first choice for Maximus?
  • If "Gladiator is the Best Film Ever?