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Macrinus' life inspired Russell Crowe's character Maximus Decimus Meridius in the 2000 feature film Gladiator. [8] Marcus Nonius Macrinus and the fictitious Maximus Decimus Meridius are placed within the same time period. Further, both Marcus and the fictitious Maximus are liked and well known by Marcus Aurelius.
In 180 AD, the Roman general Maximus Decimus Meridius intends to return home after he leads the Roman army to victory against Germanic tribes near Vindobona.Emperor Marcus Aurelius tells Maximus that his own son, Commodus, is unfit to rule and that he wishes Maximus to succeed him, as regent, to restore the Roman Republic.
12. Documentary. 1. Russell Crowe is an actor. He gained international attention for his role as Roman General Maximus Decimus Meridius in the 2000 epic historical film Gladiator, for which he won an Academy Award for Best Actor. Crowe's other performances include tobacco firm whistle-blower Jeffrey Wigand in the drama film The Insider (1999 ...
Russell Crowe has said he is “slightly uncomfortable” with the fact that a Gladiator sequel is being made.. Crowe, 60, famously portrayed Roman general Maximus Decimus Meridius in Ridley Scott ...
Russell Crowe, who played Roman general Maximus Decimus Meridius in the original Gladiator, said earlier he was “slightly uncomfortable” with the sequel. “Because, of course, I’m dead and ...
Crowe speaks Italian in the film, which calls to mind one of his most famous screen characters: Roman warrior Maximus Decimus Meridius, his Oscar-winning role in Ridley Scott’s 2000 sandal-and ...
On the reverse, the lion, symbol of the legion, and the legend LEG IIII FL. Legio IV Flavia Felix ("Lucky Flavian Fourth Legion"), was a legion of the Imperial Roman army founded in AD 70 by the emperor Vespasian (r. 69–79) from the cadre of the disbanded Legio IV Macedonica. The legion was active in Moesia Superior in the first half of the ...
Ridley Scott’s Gladiator stars Russell Crowe as Roman general Maximus Decimus Meridius who is betrayed by the Roman Emperor's son, who murders his father to seize the throne.