Gladiator.
"In the final days of Marcus Aurelius' reign, the aging emperor arouses his son Commodus' anger when he makes known his wish that Maximus be his successor. Power-hungry Commodus kills his father and orders the death of Maximus. But the latter flees and hides his identity by becoming slave and a gladiator. Eventually, Maximus journeys back to Rome to confront his archrival."
Initial release: May 1, 2000 (Los Angeles)
Director: Ridley Scott
Starring: Russel Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix
Awards: Academy Award for Best Picture, Best Actor [etc]
Music composed by: Lisa Gerrard, Klaus Badelt, Hans Zimmer
Screenplay: John Logan, William Nicholson, David Franzoni
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