Listen "SSC 85: Gladiator (Scott, 2000)"
Episode Synopsis
Show NotesThe Brutalist trailerRussell Crowe on working with Ridley ScottRussell Crowe on his acting skillsSynopsisGladiator follows Maximus, a second-century Roman general, who is betrayed and left for dead by Marcus Aurelius’ ambitious son, Commodus. In order to take revenge for his murdered family, Maximus must rise through the ranks as a gladiator.Starring Russell Crowe and directed by Ridley Scott, Gladiator was released May 12, 2000.Where to watch GladiatorScene [57:35 - 1:02:20]RecommendationsTim: The Northman (Eggers, 2022) — where to watchTay: Quest For Fire (Annaud, 1981) —where to watchFollow: SSC on Instagram Tim on Letterboxd
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