Gladiator

Name: Gladiator
Director: Rowdy Herrington
Genre: Drama
Released: 1992-01-01
Duration: 101 min
Rating: 7.6
Cast: James Marshall, T.E. Russell, Cuba Gooding Jr., Robert Loggia, Brian Dennehy

1992Dir. Rowdy Herrington1h 41m

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Runtime1h 41m

Released1992

Budget$20M

Box office$9.2M

DirectorRowdy Herrington

About This Movie

Gladiator (1992) is a gritty dive into the underground boxing scene, where Rowdy Herrington captures a raw, intense atmosphere. You really feel the desperation of Tommy Riley as he navigates this ruthless world. The pacing is relentless, mirroring the fights themselves, and the performances are solid—James Marshall brings a kind of understated depth to Tommy. It's not your typical sports drama; it digs into themes of survival and what it means to be pushed to your limits. The practical effects in the fight scenes add a raw quality that makes you wince. Overall, it’s a film that doesn’t shy away from the darker elements of ambition and violence.

Released on VHS in 1993, DVD in 2001.Filmed on location in Chicago, lending authenticity.Features practical fight choreography with minimal CGI.Score composed by David Arnold, enhancing the film's grit.