Gladiator DVD

Runtime: 155 min

Rating: R

Director: Ridley Scott

Cast: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed, Richard Harris

Studios: Universal Pictures, Scott Free Productions, Red Wagon Entertainment, Mill Film, DreamWorks Pictures

After the death of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, his devious son takes power and demotes Maximus, one of Rome's most capable generals who Marcus preferred. Eventually, Maximus is forced to become a gladiator and battle to the death against other men for the amusement of paying audiences.

Special Features:

Disc I: Feature

All-New, Widescreen Extended Edition of the Film, Including 17 Minutes of Additional Footage. Theatrical Version as Seen During the Film's Original Release Introduction to the Extended Edition by Director Ridley Scott "Are You Not Entertained?": Trivia Track All-New Commentary by Director Ridley Scott and Russell Crowe.

Disc II: Documentary

"Strength and Honor: Creating the World of Gladiator" — An All-New, Second Seven-Part Documentary (3 Hrs. 20 Mins.) "Tale of the Scribes": Story Development "The Tools of War": Weapons "Attire of the Gods": Costume Design "The Heat of Battle": Production Journals "Shadows and Dust": Resurrecting Proximo "The Glory of Rome": Visual Effects "Echoes in Eternity": Release and Impact.

Disc III: Supplement

Production Design Featurette and Galleries Storyboard Demonstrations, Comparisons and Galleries Abandoned Sequences: Ridley Scott's Own Sketches Costume Design Galleries Cast Portrait Photo Galleries Strength and Honor: Tactics Explorations: Germania and Rome Abandoned Sequences, Including Alternate Title Designs, Titles, Blood Vision, Rhino Fight and a Newly Discovered Deleted Scene