Gladiator
“What we do in life echoes in eternity.”
9 / 10
Synopsis
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.
Cast
Russell Crowe·Maximus
Joaquin Phoenix·Commodus
Connie Nielsen·Lucilla
Oliver Reed·Proximo
Richard Harris·Marcus Aurelius
Derek Jacobi·Gracchus
Djimon Hounsou·Juba
David Schofield·Falco
John Shrapnel·Gaius
Tomas Arana·Quintus
Average shot length
3.6s per shot
Ridley Scott's career average is 4s across 24 measured films —see the full picture.