Gladiator (2000)
Director: Ridley Scott
Cast: Russel Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Conne Nielsen, Oliver Reed, Derek Jacobi, Djimon Hounsou, Richard Harris, David Hemmings
Oscars: Best Actor (Russell Crowe)
A good soldier (Russell Crowe) refuses loyalty to the new emperor Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) and is punished for this by being made a gladiator. Oliver Reed died during the film's production.
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