Is Joaquin Phoenix in Gladiator?

Gladiator (2000) - Joaquin Phoenix as Commodus - IMDb.

How old was Joaquin Phoenix in Gladiator?

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Who is Joaquin Phoenix in Gladiator?

Emperor Commodus In 2000, Phoenix co-starred in three films. In the first of these, he portrayed a fictionalized version of Roman Emperor Commodus in Ridley Scott's historical epic film Gladiator. The film received positive reviews and grossed $457 million worldwide, making it the second highest-grossing film of 2000.

Is the Gladiator based on a true story?

The film is loosely based on real events that occurred within the Roman Empire in the latter half of the 2nd century AD. As Ridley Scott wanted to portray Roman culture more accurately than in any previous film, he hired several historians as advisors.

How far did Maximus get home?

Maximus' home was in Turgalium (near modern day Trujillo, Spain), a distance of somewhat over 1650 miles. Pushing his pair of horses hard, this journey would have taken him about three weeks.

Why is Maximus family killed in gladiator?

Maximus' Wife is the wife of the great Roman General Maximus Meridius. She was killed and crucified by the Roman Cavalrymen sent by Emperor Commodus to burn their farm.

Why did they execute Maximus?

A dying Marcus Aurelius plans to name his loyal and brave General Maximus as his successor in order to restore the power of the Roman Senate. However, his power-hungry, jealous son Commodus learns of the plan, murders Marcus Aurelius, and plans to execute Maximus in order to secure his claim to the throne.

What is wrong with Joaquin Phoenix's back?

Sprengel's Deformity is a rare disorder present from birth, in which the shoulder blade (scapula) is too high on one side of the body. The affected abnormal shoulder blade (for Phoenix, his left side) is associated with defects of the cervical (neck) and thoracic vertebrae, and the ribs in about 50% of cases.

Which actor died while filming Gladiator?

"The Pub" has been run by the Cremona family for over two decades and is infamous for being the spot in which the famous actor Oliver Reed died in 1999, aged 61, after a heavy drinking session during the making of his last film Gladiator.

What does the name Joaquin mean?

Joaquín is the Spanish language version of Joachim. It is a male name which finds its origin in Hebrew יְהוֹיָקִים‎ (Yehoyaqim) and literally means "lifted by Yahweh". Jojakim (originally Eljakim) was a king of Judah in the Old Testament. His son was Jojachin.