The general who became a slave. The slave who became a gladiator. The Gladiator who defied an empire. Winner of five Academy Awards,®* including Best Picture and Best Actor,GLADIATOR is a dazzling combination of vivid action and extraordinary storytelling. Discover the unparalleled power of GLADIATOR, masterfully directed by Ridley Scott (Alien, Blade Runner), and featuring a riveting performance from Russell Crowe, hailed by Newsweek as “a genuine larger-than-life hero!”.