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1) Gladiator
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The war against the Germans won, Emperor Aurelius chooses the victorious General Maximus as his successor to the Roman empire. Commodus, Aurelius' heir, is jealous of this and enslaves Maximus to the gladiatorial arenas.
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An epic tale of ambition, debauchery, and intrigue, the Emmy-winning BBC series is one of the most popular and acclaimed dramas in Masterpiece Theatre history. Based on the novels by Robert Graves, spanning the history of the Roman Empire from Augustus to Nero. Episodes include: A Touch of Murder, Waiting in the Wings, What Shall We Do About Claudius?, Poison is Queen, Some Justice, plus extended versions of episodes one and two, and bonus features....
3) Gladiator
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A Roman general refuses to transfer his loyalty to the new Emperor, Commodus. He becomes a slave and then a gladiator, fighting in the Roman Colosseum in defiance of the Emperor.
Publisher
HBO Video
Pub. Date
[2006]
Description
Four hundred years after the founding of the Republic, Rome is the wealthiest city in the world, a cosmopolitan metropolis of one million people, epicenter of a sprawling empire. The Republic was founded on principles of shared power and fierce personal competition, never allowing one man to seize absolute control. But now, those foundations are crumbling, eaten away by corruption and excess. After eight years of war, soldiers Lucius Vorenus and Titus...
6) Nero
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2005]
Description
The Emperor Caligula has gone mad. Murdering his sister's husband for conspiracy, he exiles her and takes her son Lucius, who begins his historical legacy as Nero. Revenge, bloodlust and deception haunt Nero's rule.
7) Gladiator
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2018].
Description
A Roman general refuses to transfer his loyalty to the new Emperor, Commodus. He becomes a slave and then a gladiator, fighting in the Roman Colosseum in defiance of the Emperor.
Series
Miriam collection volume 2
Publisher
Weinstein Company
Pub. Date
[2008]
Description
Marcus Aurelius Antonius is philosopher-emperor of Rome who summons his empire's governors and princes to his German war headquarters for a Pax Romanus. He confides to his daughter, Lucilla, that his adopted son, Livius, will succeed him instead of his more unstable heir, Commodus. Overhearing this, Cleander, a blind prophet loyal to Commodus, presents Marcus with a poisoned apple. After the funeral, Livius, who does not share Lucilla's ambition for...
Publisher
Home Box Office
Pub. Date
[2011], ©2011
Description
In the year 44 B.C., Julius Caesar has been assassinated, Mark Antony tries to gain more power, Titus attempts to help his friend Lucius from a tragedy, and two soldiers' fates are tied to the fate of Rome. Contains 10 episodes and bonus features.
Publisher
Home Box Office
Pub. Date
[2011], ©2011
Description
Shot on location in Rome and around Italy, this epic series portrays a vibrant and gritty Rome, as well as the historical events surrounding the fall of the republic and the rise of the empire. Includes an entire disc devoted solely to extras.
Publisher
HBO Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2009]
Description
Season One: Four hundred years after the founding of the Republic, Rome is the wealthiest city in the world, a cosmopolitan metropolis of one million people, epicenter of a sprawling empire. The Republic was founded on principles of shared power and fierce personal competition, never allowing one man to seize absolute control. But now, those foundations are crumbling, eaten away by corruption and excess. After eight years of war, soldiers Lucius Vorenus...
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