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General Maximus Decimus Meridius leads the Roman army to victory against Germanic barbarians in the year 180 AD, ending a prolonged war and earning the esteem of the elderly Emperor Marcus Aurelius. Although the dying Aurelius possesses a son, Commodus, Aurelius wishes to appoint temporary leadership to the morally-upstanding Maximus, with a desire to eventually return power to the Roman Senate. Aurelius informs Maximus of his decision and offers him time to consider before informing Commodus, who subsequently murders his father. Commodus, declaring himself the emperor, asks Maximus for his loyalty, which the General refuses, realizing Commodus's involvement in the Emperor's death. Commodus orders Maximus's execution and dispatches Praetorian Guards to murder Maximus's wife and son. Praetorian prefect, Quintus is reinstated as general by Commodus. Maximus escapes his execution and races home, only to discover his family's charred and crucified bodies in the smoldering ruins of his
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Answered by Richie, 26 Mar '08 11:43 am
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Watch the movie, is this a race for number of questions asked ?
Answered by Ajay, 17 Mar '08 01:40 pm
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