
After the death of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, his devious son takes power and demotes Maximus, one of Rome’s most capable generals whom Marcus preferred. Eventually, Maximus is forced to become a gladiator and battle to the death against other men for the amusement of paying audiences.
After the death of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, his cunning son seized power and demoted Maximus, one of Rome’s most capable generals who was favored by Marcus. Eventually, Maximus was forced to become a gladiator and fight to the death against other men for the entertainment of paying audiences.