Who said Rome is the mob?

Gracchus : I think he knows what Rome is. Rome is the mob. Conjure magic for them and they’ll be distracted. Take away their freedom and still they’ll roar.

Is there any truth to the movie Gladiator?

Historical authenticity. The film is loosely based on real events that occurred within the Roman Empire in the latter half of the 2nd century AD. As Ridley Scott wanted to portray Roman culture more accurately than in any previous film, he hired several historians as advisors.

What does Maximus say before death?

Throughout the film, various characters (Maximus, Lucilla, Gracchus, Marcus Aurelius) have talked about restoring republican government, and Maximus is finally, at the end, able to carry out Marcus Aurelius’ dying wish: that Rome be made a republic again.

Who said he controls the mob controls Rome?

‘That is power. The mob is Rome. And while Commodus controls them he controls everything. ‘

Was Maximus a real Roman general?

Magnus Maximus (c. 355 – August 28, 388 CE) was a Roman usurper and Western Roman Emperor from 383-388 CE. He was a prominent general in the Roman army, particularly in the province of Britain. Maximus eventually invaded Italy, bringing him into direct conflict with Theodosius.

Who died while filming Gladiator?

Oliver Reed passed away during the production of Ridley Scott’s 2000 movie Gladiator, and the film added some scenes to rewrite Proximo’s story.

What happened between Maximus and Lucilla?

Lucilla did have a past romance with Maximus, when they were both young and had not yet married. The relationship however ended and Maximus married and had a son, while Lucilla married, had a son and later was widowed. Commodus learns of the plot and has Lucius in his lap when Lucilla returns home.

What is Maximus full name?

Maximus Decimus Meridius
Maximus: My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, commander of the Armies of the North, General of the Felix Legions, loyal servant to the true emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Father to a murdered son, husband to a murdered wife. And I will have my vengeance, in this life or the next.

What does the German yell in Gladiator?

He yells “Ihr seid verfluchte hunde!,” which means “You are damned dogs!” in English.

Who was the most feared gladiator?

Spartacus
Spartacus is arguably the most famous Roman gladiator, a tough fighter who led a massive slave rebellion. After being enslaved and put through gladiator training school, an incredibly brutal place, he and 78 others revolted against their master Batiatus using only kitchen knives.

Was Lucilla from Gladiator real?

In popular culture. In the 1964 film The Fall of the Roman Empire, Lucilla is played by Sophia Loren, her part in the film’s plot bearing only a very loose relation to Lucilla’s real life. In the 2000 film Gladiator, Lucilla is played by Connie Nielsen.

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