The general who be came a slave. The slave who became a gladiator. The gladiator who defied an empire. Forced into slavery by the corrupt, incestuous heir the the throne, Roman general Maximus (Russell Crowe) becomas a gladiator. His prowess in the area will eventually lead him to Rome, the Colosseum and a vengeful showdown with the new emporer. An Academy Award winning masterpiece, Gladiator is epic movie story-telling frought thrillingly into the 21st century by master director Ridley Scott (Blade Runner, Alien).