Gladiators: The Brutal Truth
1999, English. Directed by Alan Ereira.
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.
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- 1 January 1999
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Who directed Gladiators: The Brutal Truth?
Gladiators: The Brutal Truth (1999) was directed by Alan Ereira and stars Richard Denton, Terry Jones.