Gladiator (Extended)
DVD
Release date: 12.09.2005
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Ridley Scott (BLADE RUNNER, ALIEN) transports Hollywood to second-century Rome in this rousing historical epic that proudly harkens back to such films as BEN-HUR and SPARTACUS. Russell Crowe plays Maximus, a Roman general who leads the troops in conquering Germania for the empire. When an ageing Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris) tells Maximus that he'd like him to rule Rome once he's gone, a classic confrontation ensues between the brave and charming soldier--who wants to return home to his wife, son, and farm--and the jealous and conniving Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix), the emperor's only son, who is thirsty for power. Bought as a slave by the profiteering Proximo (Oliver Reed, in his last role), Maximus must kill or be killed in the ring, battling to save not only himself but the future of the very empire that he loves and honours. The film features a terrific battle sequence (that recalls the beginning of SAVING PRIVATE RYAN), huge crowd scenes of thousands of people, and even a little romance, albeit mostly taboo. The impeccably choreographed gladiator scenes are violent yet thrilling, flashing by like lightning. GLADIATOR is a glorious spectacle filled with heart and soul.
Special Features
- Special Edition
- Introduction By Ridley Scott
- Commentary By Russell Crowe And Ridley Scott
- Are You Not Entertained
- Tales Of The Scribes Story Development
- The Tools Of War Weapons
- Attire Of The Realm Costume
- The Heat Of Battle Production Journals
- The Glory Of Rome Visual Effects
- Shadows And Dust Resurrecting Proximo
- Echoes In Eternity Release And Impact
- Production Design Primer Arthur Max
- Production Design Gallery
- Storyboard Demonstration Sylvian Despretz
- Storyboard Gallery
- Storyboard To Film Comparisons
- Ridleygrams
- Costume Design Gallery
- Photo Galleries
- Abandoned Sequences And Deleted Scenes
- VFX Explorations Germania And Rome
- Trailers And TV Spots
Film Information
| Genre | Action/Adventure |
|---|---|
| Release date | 12/09/2005 |
| Studio | Universal Pictures Uk |
Cast Members
- Russell Crowe
- Joaquin Phoenix
- Oliver Reed
- Richard Harris
- Derek Jacobi
- Connie Nielsen
- David Schofield
- Tomas Arana
Crew
- Ridley Scott Director
- Douglas Wick Producer
- Steven Spielberg Producer
- John Logan Screenwriter
- David H. Franzoni Producer
- David H. Franzoni Screenwriter
- Lisa Gerrard Music
- William Nicholson Screenwriter
- Klaus Badelt Music
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