In the historical picture "Gladiator" the action takes place against the background of the following events.
General Maximus easily won the battle. He was not afraid of his rivals and boldly went into battle, and entire legions of soldiers without fear followed him.
Victory after victory, it seemed that nothing in the whole world could stop this talented warrior. But the daredevil who was not overcome by enemies in battle, General Maximus could not resist the meanness and intrigues of the imperial court.
Envious generals, thirsting for power, weaved against him an insidious plan as a result of which Maximus was dishonored, his family destroyed, and although he himself survived, he turned out to be a slave.
After the loss of respect and loved ones, life for him ceased to be of value, therefore, having got into the arena as a gladiator, he did not even try to defeat his opponent, but he found the victories themselves.
Having once won an extremely difficult battle against chariots, Maximus becomes a particularly valuable gladiator and gets to the king ...
For fans of historical action games, here's a list of movies similar to Gladiator.
10. The kingdom of heaven (2005)
“Kingdom of heaven”- a historical drama that tells about the events of the end of the XII century, taking place shortly before the Third Crusade (1189-1192).
This picture tells of courage and betrayal, valor and sacrifice, and, of course, love of God and man.
The main character in the film is a simple blacksmith Balian, whose wife, not accepting the death of her son, commits suicide. The man is desperate, but unexpectedly fate gives him his father.
The young gunsmith will have to try on a new role - to flee his hometown with the army under the leadership of his father, Baron Gottfried, who is seriously injured, to become a knight himself and ... engage in battle with the Saracens for the Kingdom of Heaven - Jerusalem ...
9. Exodus: Kings and Gods (2014)
The main focus in the movie “Exodus: Kings and Gods”Focuses on the relationship of two brothers - the prophet Moses and Pharaoh Ramses II.
When the powerful ruler of Egypt orders to kill all babies of Jewish origin, his daughter finds a basket with a baby near the Nile and, taking it for herself, raises him as a native, along with her son - the future pharaoh.
Having grown in strong friendship and rivalry, Moses and Ramses II continue the struggle of worldviews, when directed by the Creator himself, Moses declares to the pharaoh about the desire to lead his people to the promised land ...
8. Alexander (2004)
The story of Alexander the Great in the historical adventure drama “Alexander”Is told by the elderly Ptolemy Lag, who was once an associate of the legendary ruler and became king of Hellenistic Egypt.
In his narrative, he focuses primarily on the subjugation of Persia and India by Alexander. Events take place against the background of the various ups and downs of the personal life of the great commander.
Having become the ruler of Macedonia at the age of 20, Alexander managed to conquer a significant part of the civilized world known at that time in just 13 years of his reign.
7. Spartak (2004)
The era of prosperity and maximum power of the great Roman Empire fell on the era of its smart and wise rulers. They understood how to maintain among the people of Rome a belief in the greatness of the empire and expanded their borders in all directions of the world.
One of the main folk entertainment was considered gladiatorial fights. In the arena, the best fighters fought a fierce battle to the death. The ranks of fighters were replenished from a number of strong and hardy male slaves who came to Rome from the territories conquered by the empire.
One of these gladiators was the legendary Spartacuswho was able to carry out the largest revolt of slaves in the history of the Roman Empire ...
6. The Eagle of the Ninth Legion (2011)
Historical and adventure painting "Eagle of the Ninth Legion"Talks about the difficult and full of dangers of the journey of a young Roman legionary to the little-studied English islands in search of the disappeared Ninth Legion.
In 120 AD e. Flavius Aquila led 5 thousand of the best of the best Roman legionnaires outside their native lands. Together with their legionary standard, they disappeared without a trace.
Twenty years after the events described, the son of the commander decides to understand what really happened then. Marcus Aquila, performed with his servant Esco, sets off on the other side of the British Isles, where 5,000 Roman legionnaires completed their earthly journey. There are few who manage to stay alive. But where the army does not hide, a loner will hide.
The commander’s son needs not only to stay alive, but also to return his father’s lost good name, because it was Flavius who was responsible for the loss of the precious Eagle of Nine. Marcus is ready to do everything to clear his name ...
5. Centurion (2010)
Action picture “Centurion”Takes place in 117 AD e., in northern Britain. Roman troops are constantly attacked by Picts who want to expel the Romans from their territory.
The most numerous and illustrious Ninth Legion is given the task of getting deeper into England and destroying the Picts. However, this venture was only a cruel trap ...
4. King Arthur (2004)
King Arthur and his loyal friends Lancelot, Tristan, Gawain and Galahad, Bors, Dagonet receive a task from Rome: they will need to deliver safe and sound to a family who lives outside of a safe territory.
And in order to complete the task, the heroes will have to go through a series of deadly dangers - settlements of hostile Picts, the confrontation of a cruel ruler, who makes his own people starve, a bloody battle with the Saxons ...
But only one of the daredevils will succeed in captivating the heart of a beautiful woman from the Guinevra Picts tribe.
3. Braveheart (1995)
The protagonist of the picture “brave Heart”William Wallace. This is a Scottish rebel who, in the Xlll century, organized an uprising against the oppressive English king Edward the Leggy, who wants to conquer Scotland.
When William was still a child, his father and brother, along with many other rebels, died trying to defend Scottish freedom.
Now that he has already grown up, the British again killed a man close to him - this time it was his young wife. Blinded by this tragedy, William begins his long journey, the ultimate goal of which is the absolute liberation of Scotland from the expansion of the British.
2. Troy (2004)
It was so customary in the ancient world that all large-scale and bloody wars began because of women. According to the plot of the film “Troy“, King of Troy Paris fell in love with beautiful Helen, wife of the ruler of Sparta Menelaus.
Blinded by passion, the man decided not to waste time on sentiment, but simply stole the beauty. For the honor of his disgraced brother, King Agamemnon decides to take revenge. He had long wanted to conquer an impregnable fortress, which did not open its gates to any conqueror. And here such an opportune occasion presented itself.
He gathers an army led by the brave Achilles, who, according to legend, is considered invulnerable. The siege of the city lasts more than 10 years.
In this stupid and senseless war, many worthy warriors perished. Meanwhile, the great nation has sunk into oblivion and only the memory of its descendants remained from it ...
1. Pompeii (2014)
Action in the historical drama “Pompeii”Takes place in Ancient Rome, 79 AD Milo, nicknamed Kelt, is the last member of the rebel English nomad family.
When he was still very young, his parents were executed, and he himself was made a slave. The owner sent Milo to the city of Pompeii to take part in gladiatorial battles.
On the way to their destination, Celt meets Cassia, the daughter of wealthy parents. Passion is born between the young people, but Cassia's parents have already found for the daughter of another groom - an influential Roman senator.
The imprisoned gladiator Milo has practically no chance to prevent this wedding and reunite in a legal marriage with her lover. But maybe he will challenge fate ...