GLADIATOR

THE ULTIMATE TRIVIA COLLECTION

FROM THE MOVIE DIRECTED BY RIDLEY SCOTT

CREATED BY FILM TRIVIA METAVERSE

ABOUT THE FILM

Gladiator (2000), directed by Ridley Scott, is an epic historical drama set in ancient Rome. The film follows Maximus Decimus Meridius (Russell Crowe), a betrayed Roman general who is reduced to slavery and forced to fight as a gladiator. Seeking revenge for the brutal murder of his family and the wrongful death of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, Maximus rises through the gladiatorial ranks. The film explores themes of loyalty, vengeance, justice, and the corrupting influence of power. With intense action sequences and emotional depth, Gladiator is both a tale of personal redemption and a critique of political tyranny.

TRIVIA SAMPLES:

"Joaquin Phoenix improvised his scream of 'Am I not merciful?' during a scene with Connie Nielsen, who was genuinely frightened by the unexpected outburst."

"The score by Hans Zimmer for *Gladiator* became one of the bestselling movie soundtracks of all time."

"The signet ring worn by Connie Nielsen's character was a real antique discovered in a shop, dating back over 2,000 years."

"Maximus' tattoo, 'SPQR,' stands for 'Senatus Populusque Romanus,' meaning 'The Senate and the Roman People,' which was a famous slogan of Rome."

"Russell Crowe's portrayal of Maximus in *Gladiator* is considered one of his best performances, earning him the Academy Award for Best Actor."