Gladiators: The Brutal Truth
Originally released in 1999. Gladiators: The Brutal Truth is a documentary film. directed by Alan Ereira. At just 49 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Richard Denton and Terry Jones
Synopsis
For 750 years, the local colosseum was the only place to go if you were looking for some action. What began as human sacrifice during funeral rites for wealthy families resulted in a violent, bloody battle staged in front of 50,000 fans. Gladiators were slaves, but the archaeological remains at Pompeii and the Roman Colosseum reveal that they were held in the same esteem as modern day sports stars. Gladiators explains how this "sport" was used as a tool of political power and how the Gladiators rose up and waged war against their owners. Two versions are available: presenter-free, and presenter-led, with Terry Jones of Monty Python fame.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1999
27 years ago
Runtime
0h 49m
49 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gladiators: The Brutal Truth about?
For 750 years, the local colosseum was the only place to go if you were looking for some action. What began as human sacrifice during funeral rites for wealthy families resulted in a violent, blood...
Who directed Gladiators: The Brutal Truth?
Gladiators: The Brutal Truth was directed by Alan Ereira.
How long is Gladiators: The Brutal Truth?
Gladiators: The Brutal Truth has a runtime of 0 hours and 49 minutes (49 minutes total).
When was Gladiators: The Brutal Truth released?
Gladiators: The Brutal Truth was released on January 1, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Gladiators: The Brutal Truth?
The main cast of Gladiators: The Brutal Truth includes Richard Denton, Terry Jones.