Orange Picture Club GLADIATOR (Cert.15)
Sat 01 Mar
|Luton Library Theatre
Directed by Ridley Scott, Gladiator (2000) is an epic historical drama set in Ancient Rome, following the story of Maximus Decimus Meridius, a once-loyal general who is betrayed by the corrupt emperor Commodus
Time & Location
01 Mar 2025, 17:00 – 19:20
Luton Library Theatre, Luton Central Library, St George's Square, Luton LU1 2NG, UK
About the event
Gladiator (2000)
Director: Ridley Scott
Starring: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed, Djimon Hounsou
"Gladiator" is an epic historical drama set in Ancient Rome, following the story of Maximus Decimus Meridius, a once-loyal general who is betrayed by the corrupt emperor Commodus. After the murder of his family and the usurpation of the throne, Maximus is captured and forced into slavery, where he becomes a gladiator. He rises through the ranks of the arena, seeking vengeance against Commodus and striving to restore the Roman Republic.
"Gladiator" received widespread acclaim for its direction, performances, and visual effects. It won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Russell Crowe. The film is noted for revitalizing the sword-and-sandal genre and remains a significant influence in cinema.