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2 videodiscs (155 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in
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Blu-ray disc one contains the theatrical version (2000, 155 min.) and the extended version (2005, 171 min.) of the feature film, both in high definition, and a selection of special features; Blu-ray disc two contains additional special features
Disc one. Theatrical version (155 min.) ; Extended version (171 min.) ; Special features -- disc two. Special features
"The ... historical epic follows Maximus, the brave general who was forced into slavery, emerged as a gladiator and defied an empire"--Container
Originally released as a motion picture in 2000; Extended version released in 2005
Special features: commentary with director Ridley Scott and actor Russell Crowe on extended version; commentary with director Ridley Scott, John Mathieson and Pietro Scalia on theatrical version; The Scrolls of Knowledge ; deleted scenes index/optional commentary by Ridley Scott ; Visions from Elysium: topic portal ; Strength and honor: creating the world of Gladiator ; Image & design: production design, storyboarding, costume design gallery, photo galleries, weapons primer ; Abandoned sequences & deleted scenes ; The Aurelian archives: the making of Gladiator, Gladiator games, Hans Zimmer scoring Gladiator, an evening with Russell Crowe, Maximus uncut: between takes with Russell Crowe, my Gladiator journal by Spencer Treat Clark, VFX explorations: Germania & Rome; trailers and TV spots
Director of photography, John Mathieson ; film editor, Pietro Scalia ; music, Hans Zimmer, Lisa Gerrard
Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed, Derek Jacobi, Djimon Hounsou, Richard Harris
Theatrical version: Rated R; for intense, graphic combat ; Extended version: not rated; includes additional scenes of intense, graphic combat
Blu-ray disc; 1080p High Definition 16x9; DTS-HD master audio 5.1 (English), Dolby digital 5.1 (French, Spanish); requires Blu-ray player
English, dubbed French and dubbed Spanish (5.1 Dolby Digital) soundtracks with optional subtitles in English, French, Korean and Spanish; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing