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GLADIATOR
THE ULTIMATE TRIVIA COLLECTION
FROM THE MOVIE DIRECTED BY RIDLEY SCOTT
CREATED BY FILM TRIVIA METAVERSE
ABOUT THE FILM
Gladiator (2000), directed by Ridley Scott, is an epic historical drama set in ancient Rome. The film follows Maximus Decimus Meridius (Russell Crowe), a betrayed Roman general who is reduced to slavery and forced to fight as a gladiator. Seeking revenge for the brutal murder of his family and the wrongful death of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, Maximus rises through the gladiatorial ranks. The film explores themes of loyalty, vengeance, justice, and the corrupting influence of power. With intense action sequences and emotional depth, Gladiator is both a tale of personal redemption and a critique of political tyranny.
TRIVIA SAMPLES:
Joaquin Phoenix improvised his scream of Am I not merciful? during a scene with Connie Nielsen, who was genuinely frightened by the unexpected outburst.
The score by Hans Zimmer for *Gladiator* became one of the bestselling movie soundtracks of all time.
The signet ring worn by Connie Nielsens character was a real antique discovered in a shop, dating back over 2,000 years.
Maximus tattoo, SPQR, stands for Senatus Populusque Romanus, meaning The Senate and the Roman People, which was a famous slogan of Rome.
Russell Crowe's portrayal of Maximus in *Gladiator* is considered one of his best performances, earning him the Academy Award for Best Actor.
THE ULTIMATE TRIVIA COLLECTION
FROM THE MOVIE DIRECTED BY RIDLEY SCOTT
CREATED BY FILM TRIVIA METAVERSE
ABOUT THE FILM
Gladiator (2000), directed by Ridley Scott, is an epic historical drama set in ancient Rome. The film follows Maximus Decimus Meridius (Russell Crowe), a betrayed Roman general who is reduced to slavery and forced to fight as a gladiator. Seeking revenge for the brutal murder of his family and the wrongful death of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, Maximus rises through the gladiatorial ranks. The film explores themes of loyalty, vengeance, justice, and the corrupting influence of power. With intense action sequences and emotional depth, Gladiator is both a tale of personal redemption and a critique of political tyranny.
TRIVIA SAMPLES:
Joaquin Phoenix improvised his scream of Am I not merciful? during a scene with Connie Nielsen, who was genuinely frightened by the unexpected outburst.
The score by Hans Zimmer for *Gladiator* became one of the bestselling movie soundtracks of all time.
The signet ring worn by Connie Nielsens character was a real antique discovered in a shop, dating back over 2,000 years.
Maximus tattoo, SPQR, stands for Senatus Populusque Romanus, meaning The Senate and the Roman People, which was a famous slogan of Rome.
Russell Crowe's portrayal of Maximus in *Gladiator* is considered one of his best performances, earning him the Academy Award for Best Actor.