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Commodus expects that my father willannounce his succession within days
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Commodus cannot rule
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He must not rule
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You are the son that I should have had
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Commodus will accept my decision
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He knows that you command the loyalty of the army
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Movie Summary
In the year 180, the death of emperor Marcus Aurelius throws the Roman Empire into chaos. Maximus is one of the Roman army's most capable and trusted generals and a key advisor to the emperor. As Marcus' devious son Commodus ascends to the throne, Maximus is set to be executed. He escapes, but is captured by slave traders. Renamed Spaniard and forced to become a gladiator, Maximus must battle to the death with other men for the amusement of paying audiences.