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What did you feel when you saw him?
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My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius
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commander of the armies of the north
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general of the Felix Legions
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loyal servant to the true emperor Marcus Aurelius
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father to a murdered son
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husband to a murdered wife
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and I will have my vengeance in this life or the next
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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.