Gladiator

Gladiator / a DreamWorks Pictures-Universal Pictures presentation in association with Scott Free Productions ; directed by Ridley Scott ; produced by Douglas Wick, David Franzoni, Branko Lustig ; screenplay, David Franzoni, John Logan, William Nicholson ; story by [David] Franzoni.

Scott, Ridley, (direction.). Franzoni, David, (writing.). Logan, John, (writing.). Nicholson, William, (writing.). Crowe, Russell, 1964- (cast.). Phoenix, Joaquin, (cast.). Nielsen, Connie, 1965- (cast.). Copyright Collection (Library of Congress) (Added Author). Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen. (Cast).

Summary:

The army of Marcus Aurelius finally subdues the barbarian hordes but the aging emperor is eliminated by his treacherous son, Commodus who becomes the new emperor. A great general, Maximus, who was the late emperor's favorite makes the mistake of spurning Commodus. The insecure new emperor orders the execution of the popular general. The resourceful Maximus escapes this fate but reaches home too late; when he arrives, he finds his wife and son dead, his farm torched. Maximus is taken as a slave but conceals his identify when thrown into the arena by gladiatorial entrepreneur Proximo.

Record details

Physical Description: 16 reels of 16 on 8 : sd., col. ; 35 mm. ref print. 2 compact discs in 1 can : digital sd. ; 4-3/4 in. trk.
Publisher: [DreamWorks Distribution L.L.C.], United States :

Content descriptions

General Note:: Copyright: DreamWorks L.L.C. and Universal Studios, Inc. Appl. au.: DreamWorks L.L.C. DCR 2000; PUB 5May2000; REG 5May2000; PA986-134.

Digital sound track (DTS) on 2 compact discs stored in 1 film can (CGD 0117).

Summary taken partly from Variety, 4-24-2000.

Sources used: Variety, 4-24-2000; Internet movie database, 9-12-2000; copyright data sheet; copyright data base.
Creation/Production Credits Note:: Executive producers, Walter F. Parkes, Laurie MacDonald ; editor, Pietro Scalia ; music, Hans Zimmer, Lisa Gerrard.
Participant or Performer Note:: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen.
Immediate Source of Acquisition Note:: Received: 6-8-2000; copyright deposit--RNR; Copyright Collection.