Who is Maximus Decimus Meridius in Gladiator?

Russell Crowe plays Maximus Decimus Meridius in the film.

What is Gladiator about?

Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) takes power and strips rank from Maximus (Russell Crowe), one of the favored generals of his predecessor and father, Emperor Marcus Aurelius, the great stoical philosopher. Maximus is then relegated to fighting to the death in the gladiator arenas.

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Gladiator

Name: Gladiator
Duration: 154
Rating: 87

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How long is Gladiator?: Gladiator is 2 hr 34 min long.

Who directed Gladiator?: Ridley Scott

Who is Maximus Decimus Meridius in Gladiator?: Russell Crowe plays Maximus Decimus Meridius in the film.

What is Gladiator about?: Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) takes power and strips rank from Maximus (Russell Crowe), one of the favored generals of his predecessor and father, Emperor Marcus Aurelius, the great stoical philosopher. Maximus is then relegated to fighting to the death in the gladiator arenas.