Gladiator (2000) | Ep. 12 - Part 1

Are you not entertained? John, Westy, and Matt begin the story of how Ridley Scott single-handedly revived the Hollywood epic with sand, swords and Russell Crowe.

In Part 1 we cover the film's opening, director Ridley Scott, the cast, and the second act — including the staggering opening battle, Crowe's Maximus, and Joaquin Phoenix's snivelling Commodus.

The Colosseum's roaring and we've not even got there yet. Part 2 brings it: crew, finale, reception, legacy. Available now.

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