Gladiator features a talented cast bringing the characters to life. The main roles are portrayed by Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed, Richard Harris, Derek Jacobi, Djimon Hounsou, and David Schofield.
Gladiator is a 2000 epic historical drama film directed by Ridley Scott. It stars Russell Crowe as Maximus, a Roman general who becomes a gladiator to avenge the murders of his family and the emperor.