Gladiator (2000 film) - Wikipedia
Reduced to slavery, Maximus becomes a gladiator and rises through the ranks of the arena, determined to avenge the murders of his family and the emperor. The screenplay, initially written by Franzoni, was inspired by the 1958 Daniel P. Mannix novel Those About to Die.
Was Gladiator's Maximus A Real Person? Historical Influences …
Mar 9, 2024 · Maximus Decimus Meridius is a fictional character inspired by real Roman generals and gladiators, symbolizing justice and righteousness. The upcoming sequel to Gladiator, starring Paul Mescal, tells the story of Commodus' nephew inspired by Maximus.
Maximus Decimus Meridius | Gladiator Wiki | Fandom
Maximus Decimus Meridius (1??-192 AD) was the commander of the Armies of the North and the Felix Legions under the Roman Empire. The greatest general of Rome during the 2nd century AD, he served loyally under Emperor Marcus Aurelius during his Twelve Year Campaign against the Germanic tribes at Vindobona in Germania.
Gladiator: Why Maximus Was Called The Spaniard - Screen Rant
Jun 21, 2021 · Gladiator starred Russell Crowe as the grief-inspired, crowd-favorite warrior Maximus. Why was his character often called "The Spaniard" by others? Why he was dubbed with the nickname.
Was Gladiator's Maximus A Real Person? - Looper
Dec 18, 2023 · "Gladiator's" Maximus wasn't a real person, but Russell Crowe's iconic character was absolutely influenced by multiple historical figures.
Gladiator | Plot, Cast, Awards, & Facts | Britannica
Oct 17, 2024 · Roman forces, led by the general Maximus (Crowe), defeat Germanic tribes, bringing temporary peace to the Roman Empire. The emperor, Marcus Aurelius (played by Richard Harris), tells Maximus that he would like Maximus to succeed him upon his death and for Maximus to return power to the Senate, restoring the Roman Republic.
'Gladiator 2' Review - Ridley Scott's Sequel Is a Grand Epic
2 days ago · Gladiator II, starring Paul Mescal and Denzel Washington, is a sequel that's best when it tells its own story instead of retelling Maximus' story.
7 Ways Gladiator Was Historically Accurate (& 9 Ways It Wasn’t)
Jun 29, 2024 · While many moments in Gladiator are inaccurate compared to real life, several of the movie's scenes reflect what happened in Ancient Rome. While Maximus might not have been based on a real historical figure, he was based on many historical accounts of real gladiators and the lives they led.
Gladiator (2000) - Russell Crowe as Maximus - IMDb
Maximus : [removes helmet and turns around to face Commodus] My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, commander of the Armies of the North, General of the Felix Legions and loyal servant to the TRUE emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Father to a murdered son, husband to a murdered wife.
Gladiator II review: 'By far the best popcorn film of the year' - BBC
2 days ago · Those comparisons aren't gratuitous, because Gladiator II is full of echoes of the original, in which Crowe's gladiator, Maximus, and the vile Caesar, Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) battled to the ...