You give your orders, the orders are obeyed, and the battle is won. But these senators scheme, squabble and flatter and deceive.
Gladiator
33.9s
Maximus the farmer. I still have difficulty imagining that. You know, dirt cleans off a lot easier than blood, Quintus. - Here he is. - Highness. Senator Gaius, Senator Falco. Beware of Gaius. He'll pour a honeyed potion in your ear... and you'll wake up one day and all you'll say is, Republic." Well, why not? Rome was founded as a republic. Yes, and in a republic the senate has the power. But Senator Gaius isn't influenced by that, of course. Where do you stand, General? Emperor or Senate? A soldier has the advantage of being able to look his enemy in the eye, Senator.
Gladiator
5.2s
How may I be of service, Highness? You're a man who knows what it is to command.
Gladiator
3.4s
I think it is time for me to leave.
Gladiator
7.2s
Well, with an army behind you, you could be extremely political. I warned you. Now I shall save you. Senators.
Gladiator
3.2s
I think it is time for me to leave.
Gladiator
13.6s
General. Still alive? Still alive. The gods must have a sense of humor. The gods must love you. Valerius. Back to barracks, General? Or to Rome? Home. My wife, my son, the harvest.
Gladiator
3.3s
So much for the glory of Rome.
Gladiator
1.3s
Next!
Gladiator
3.6s
It's unethical. What if I make it 2,000?
Gladiator
2.3s
On the right, draw your swords!
Gladiator
1.1s
Next!
Gladiator
1.6s
Magnificent battle.
Gladiator
1.1s
Move!
Gladiator
2.2s
Kill! Kill!
Gladiator
10.5s
Some of you are thinking you won't fight... some that you can't fight. They all say that until they're out there.
Gladiator
13.6s
Thrust this into another man's flesh... and they will applaud and love you for that. And you... you may begin to love them... for that.