Movie
Gladiator
by David Franzoni, John Logan, William Nicholson, General Quintus, Tomas Arana and 79 others
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, Maxim
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“[addressing his new slave recruits] I am Proximo. I shall be closer to you for the next few days, which will be the last of your miserable lives, than the bitch of a mother that brought you screaming into this world. I did not pay good money for you for your company, I paid it so that I could profit…”
— David Franzoni, John Logan, William Nicholson, Antonius Proximo, Oliver Reed, imdb.com
“[in the Senate where all the senators are gathered] Gracchus: But the Senate is the people, Sire, chosen from among the people, to speak for the people. Commodus: I doubt if many of the people eat so well as you do, Gracchus, or have such splendid mistresses Gaius. I think I understand my own people…”
— David Franzoni, John Logan, William Nicholson, Senator Gracchus:, Derek Jacobi, imdb.com
“[The senators stand at the steps of the Senate, waiting, Lucius at their side, as the new Caesar and Lucilla enter on chariot surrounded by Praetorian] Gracchus: He enters Rome like a conquering hero. What has he conquered? Falco: Give him time. He’s young. I think he could do very well. Gracchus: F…”
— David Franzoni, John Logan, William Nicholson, Senator Gracchus:, Derek Jacobi, imdb.com
“[Proximo grabs hold of the slave trader’s crotch] Proximo: Those giraffes you sold me, they won’t mate. They just walk around eating, not mating. You sold me queer giraffes. I want my money back. Slave Trader: Not a chance. [He grunts as Proximo squeezes tighter] I’ll do a special price for you!”
— David Franzoni, John Logan, William Nicholson, Antonius Proximo, Oliver Reed, imdb.com
“[after Maximus sees the dead body of Marcus Aurelius] Commodus: Your Emperor asks for your loyalty, Maximus. Take my hand, I only offer it once. Quintus: Maximus, please be careful, that was not prudent. Maximus: Prudent! The Emperor has been slain.”
— David Franzoni, John Logan, William Nicholson, Maximus Decimus Meridius, imdb.com
“Blessed father, watch over my wife and son with a ready sword. Whisper to them that I live only to hold them again, for all else is dust and air.”
— David Franzoni, John Logan, William Nicholson, Maximus Decimus Meridius, Russell Crowe, imdb.com
“[one of the assassins tries to draw his sword to kill Maximus but the sword is stuck] The frost, sometimes it makes the blade stick. [Maximus then swings the sword at the guard, cutting him across the face and killing him]”
— David Franzoni, John Logan, William Nicholson, Maximus Decimus Meridius, Russell Crowe, imdb.com
“Commodus: I search the faces of the gods…for ways to please you, to make you proud. One kind word, one full hug… where you pressed me to your chest and held me tight. Would have been like the sun on my heart for a thousand years. What is it in me that you hate so much? Marcus Aurelius: Shh, Commodus…”
— David Franzoni, John Logan, William Nicholson, Marcus Aurelius, Richard Harris, imdb.com
“Marcus Aurelius: Are you ready to do your duty for Rome? Commodus: Yes, father. Marcus Aurelius: You will not be emperor. Commodus: Which wiser, older man is to take my place? Marcus Aurelius: My powers will pass to Maximus, to hold in trust until the Senate is ready to rule once more. Rome is to be…”
— David Franzoni, John Logan, William Nicholson, Marcus Aurelius, Richard Harris, imdb.com
“Ancestors, I ask you for your guidance. Blessed mother, come to me with the gods’ desire for my future. Blessed father, watch over my wife and son with a ready sword. Whisper to them that I live only to hold them again. Ancestors, I honor you and will try to live with the dignity that you have taugh…”
— David Franzoni, John Logan, William Nicholson, Maximus Decimus Meridius, imdb.com
“Lucilla: What did my father want with you? Maximus: To wish me well before I leave for home. Lucilla: You’re lying, I could always tell when you were lying because you were never any good at it. Maximus: I never acquired your comfort with it. Lucilla: True, but then you never had to, life is more si…”
— David Franzoni, John Logan, William Nicholson, Maximus Decimus Meridius, imdb.com
“[Maximus leaves Marcus’ tent he hesitates outside. Lucilla steps out from the adjacent tent] Lucilla: My father favors you now. Maximus: My lady. Lucilla: It was not always so. Maximus: Many things change. Lucilla: Many things, not everything.”
— David Franzoni, John Logan, William Nicholson, Maximus Decimus Meridius, Russell Crowe, imdb.com
“Commodus is not a moral man. You have known that since you were young. Commodus cannot rule. He must not rule [looking at Maximus] You’re the son that I should have had. Commodus will accept my decision. He knows that you command the loyalty of the army.”
— David Franzoni, John Logan, William Nicholson, Maximus Decimus Meridius, Russell Crowe, imdb.com
“Marcus Aurelius: When was the last time you were home? Maximus: Two years, two hundred and sixty-four days and this morning.”
— David Franzoni, John Logan, William Nicholson, Maximus Decimus Meridius, Russell Crowe, imdb.com
“Marcus Aurelius: There is one more duty that I ask of you before you go home. Maximus: What would you have me do Caesar? Marcus Aurelius: I want you to become the protector of Rome after I die. I will empower you to one end alone, to give power back to the people of Rome and end the corruption that…”
— David Franzoni, John Logan, William Nicholson, Maximus Decimus Meridius, Russell Crowe, imdb.com