The general who became a slave. The slave who became a gladiator. The gladiator who defied an emperor.
Gladiator
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They call for you.
Gladiator
2m31s
What do you want? Girl? Boy? - You sent for me. - Yes, I did. You're good, Spaniard, but you're not that good. You could be magnificent. I'm required to kill, so I kill. That is enough. That's enough for the provinces, but not for Rome. The young emperor has arranged a series of spectacles... to commemorate his father, Marcus Aurelius. I find that amusing... since it was Marcus Aurelius, the wise... the all-knowing Marcus Aurelius, that closed us down. So finally, after five years of scratching a living... in flea-infested villages... we're finally going back to where we belong: The Colosseum. You should see the Colosseum, Spaniard. Fifty-thousand Romans... watching every movement of your sword... willing you to make that killer blow. The silence before you strike and the noise afterwards. It rises. It rises up... like a storm. As if you were the thunder god himself. - You were a gladiator? - Yes, I was. You won your freedom? A long time ago, the Emperor... presented me with a rudius. It's just a wooden sword. The symbol of your freedom. He touched me on the shoulder, and I was free. You knew Marcus Aurelius? I did not say I knew him. I said he touched me on the shoulder once. You asked me what I want. I, too, want to stand in front of the Emperor... as you did. Then listen to me. Learn from me. I wasn't the best because I killed quickly. I was the best because the crowd loved me.
Gladiator
1.4s
They say no.
Gladiator
2.2s
Do you think I'm afraid?
Gladiator
2s
Do you think I'm afraid?
Gladiator
1.1s
Sir.
Gladiator
4.5s
So we do nothing? No, child. We keep our counsel.
Gladiator
6.8s
I think you have been afraid all your life. Unlike Maximus the Invincible, who knows no fear?
Gladiator
7s
I think you have been afraid all your life. Unlike Maximus the Invincible, who knows no fear?
Gladiator
1.5s
Come sit.
Gladiator
1.4s
I'm sorry.
Gladiator
24.8s
A striking story. Now the people want to know how the story ends. Only a famous death will do. And what could be more glorious... than to challenge the Emperor himself in the great arena? You would fight me? Why not?
Gladiator
44.3s
Shadows and dust. Maximus!
Gladiator
2.4s
Come. Please.
Gladiator
11.2s
I only need moments, so do not be careless with your lives. If you don't want any part of this, go back to your cells. We'll wait here for you, Maximus. Strength and honor. Go.