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What is the context of the film Gladiator?

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  • Laredo
    Lv 7
    4 years ago

    In a nutshell the film is about General Maximus Decimus Meridius who is betrayed by the son of the Emperor. His position of General is reduced to a slave, and he works his way back into society to avenge the death of his wife and child.

  • Anonymous
    4 years ago

    It's supposed to be taking place during the reigns of the Roman Emperors Marcus Aurelius and Commodus. Aurelius died in 180 CE. Commodus, his son and co-emperor, died in 192.

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