Gladiator

Gladiatorwas nominated for a number of Oscars, winning quite a few in the process.

The movie was also a commercial success, which led to it spawning the2024 sequelGladiator II.

After escaping execution, he is enslaved and becomes a gladiator.

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Russell Crowe as Maximus from Gladiator standing with two Oscar trophies

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Gladiator follows Maximus, a Roman general betrayed by the new emperor Commodus. After escaping execution, he is enslaved and becomes a gladiator. Set in ancient Rome, the story portrays his struggle for survival and quest for vengeance as he battles for his freedom in the arena.

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Gladiator