Gladiator (2000 film) Gladiator (2000 film) Gladiator is a 2000 epic historical drama film directed by Ridley Scott and written by David Franzoni, John Logan, and William Nicholson. The film was jointly produced and released by DreamWorks Pictures and Universal Pictures. It stars Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Ralf Möller, Oliver Reed (in his final role), Djimon Hounsou, Derek Jacobi, John Shrapnel, and Richard Harris. Crowe portrays Hispano-Roman general Maximus Decimus Meridius, who is betrayed when Commodus, the ambitious son of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, murders his father and seizes the throne. Reduced to slavery, Maximus rises through the ranks of the gladiatorial
James Seale (film director) James Seale (film director) James Seale is a writer, director and producer residing in Los Angeles. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Seale studied film at Temple University and then attended New York University for their graduate film program. His screenplay "Mama's Boys" is currently in development with producer Joel Silver and Warner Bros. His screenplay "Tomorrow Man" was bought by producer Mario Kassar and Paramount Pictures. Seale has also written television pilots for NBC and producer Warren Littlefield. James Seale's feature films include: James Seale also directed the short film "Post Traumatic", a top five finalist in the 2005 Amazon.com/Tribeca Short