USA / UK,
2000, 155 min
(Special edition: 171 min, Alternative: 149 min)
Directed by:
Ridley ScottCinematography:
John MathiesonCast:
Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed, Richard Harris, Derek Jacobi, Djimon Hounsou, David Schofield, John Shrapnel, Tomas Arana (more)Plots(1)
Forced into slavery by the corrupt, incestuous heir to the throne, Roman general Maximus (Russell Crowe) becomes a gladiator. His prowess in the arena will eventually lead him to Rome, the Colosseum and a vengeful showdown with the new emperor. An Academy Award winning masterpiece, Gladiator is epic movie story-telling brought thrillingly into the 21st century by master director Ridley Scott. (Universal Pictures UK)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 2001 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 2001 - Russell Crowe (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
- 2001 - Best Achievement in Costume Design
- 2001 - Best Achievement in Visual Effects
- 2001 - Best Sound Mixing
- 2001 - Ridley Scott (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 2001 - Joaquin Phoenix (Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role)
- 2001 - David Franzoni, John Logan, William Nicholson (Best Original Screenplay)
- 2001 - John Mathieson (Best Achievement in Cinematography)
- 2001 - Best Achievement in Film Editing
- 2001 - Hans Zimmer (Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score))
- 2001 - Best Achievement in Production Design
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 2001 - Best Film
- 2001 - John Mathieson (Best Cinematography)
- 2001 - Best Editing
- 2001 - Best Production Design
- 2001 - Orange Film Of The Year
- 2001 - Ridley Scott (Best Director)
- 2001 - Russell Crowe (Best Leading Actor)
- 2001 - Joaquin Phoenix (Best Supporting Actor)
- 2001 - Oliver Reed (Best Supporting Actor)
- 2001 - David Franzoni, John Logan, William Nicholson (Best Original Screenplay)
- 2001 - Hans Zimmer, Lisa Gerrard (Best Music)
- 2001 - Best Sound
- 2001 - Best Costume Design
- 2001 - Best Make Up/Hair
- 2001 - Best Special Visual Effects
European Film Awards
- 2000 - Ridley Scott (Screen International Award)
Golden Globes
- 2001 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 2001 - Hans Zimmer, Lisa Gerrard (Best Original Score)
- 2001 - Ridley Scott (Best Director)
- 2001 - Russell Crowe (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 2001 - Joaquin Phoenix (Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture)
Critics Choice Awards
- 2001 - Best Picture
- 2001 - Russell Crowe (Best Actor)
- 2001 - Joaquin Phoenix (Best Supporting Actor)
- 2001 - Hans Zimmer (Best Composer)
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards
- 2000 - Best Production Design
The Saturn Awards
- 2006 - Best DVD Classic Film Release
- 2001 - Best Action/Adventure/Thriller Film
- 2001 - Ridley Scott (Best Director)
- 2001 - David Franzoni, John Logan, William Nicholson (Best Writing)
- 2001 - Russell Crowe (Best Actor)
- 2001 - Hans Zimmer, Lisa Gerrard (Best Music)
- 2001 - Janty Yates (Best Costumes)