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Gladiator (1992)
Released By: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment   Rating: R   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Rowdy Herrington
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Brian Dennehy, James Marshall, John Heard, Ossie Davis, Robert Loggia, Cuba Gooding Jr.
Published ID: 3770
UPC: 043396945692,
Plot: Gladiator is the kind of boxing movie that goes that extra mile -- a self-loathing boxing saga that relishes in bare-knuckled sucker punches, illegal eye-rubs, and gentlemen boxers who obey the Marquis of Queensbury rules by drop-kicking opponents when the are not only down but unconscious. James Marshall plays Tommy Riley, a Windy City high school student conned into participating in the illegal underground boxing arenas of the South Side of Chicago. In high school, Tommy was a prize boxer, and this skill comes in handy when his Father (John Heard) runs up a large gambling debt. When a sleazy boxing manager (Robert Loggia) spots Tommy defending himself during recess, he offers him quick money to box. Tommy, although he hates the sport, readily agrees, thinking his winnings will help his father pay off his debts. He quickly comes under the thumb of unscrupulous boxing promoter Horn (Brian Dennehy), who is involved in fight-fixing and dirty fighting. Manipulating the odds and exploiting his boxers make Horn rich and more venal. In the rancid environment, Tommy befriends another fighter, Lincoln (Cuba Gooding Jr.), a black fighter who sees fighting as his way out of poverty. Inevitably, Horn arranges for the two friends to duke it out in the ring together. ~ Paul Brenner, All Movie Guide
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Fighter & fight fan
Added 2/2/2009

Hello,
When I first saw this movie, I though WOW! A kid & his family down on there luck, looking for a second chance. I think it is great to have a talent that you can fall back on like Tommy in the movie. From a fighter accept It was great that he did have a talent, & then Had to fight his way to freedom, that was great. Great american movie.

1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
Gladiator - Cuba Gooding Jr., & James Marshall
Added 1/18/2007

Excellent Movie. One of my favorite movies that these actors made together.

Cuba Gooding Jr. is great in this movie, no wonder he is a great movie star and James Marshall doesn't get enough credit as an actor, he needs to play more roles like this... they way the filmed this movie was great... old fashion, made you feel you were right there with them.

Cuba Gooding Jr. was an upcoming star at this point, it just was starting out in his carrer... look at him now.

GREAT MOVIE... GET IT.. YOU'LL ENJOY IT.

3 out of 3 people found this helpful.
Cheap Trick's classic Surrender on Soundtrack and likable...
Added 5/17/2006

though somewhat average Havana
Gooding, Jr. Film. At least it's
not 'Snowdogs'. When I was at the
'02 NHL Allstar game @ the home
of the best Pro basketball team
in L.A., the Clippers, somebody
yelled @ Gooding, "Hey Havana,
Snow Dogs sucked!" Even Jewel,
who was there singing the National
Anthem and songs between periods
laughed!

1 out of 4 people found this helpful.
A "must see" movie!
Added 4/25/2006

I am a big Cuba Gooding, Jr. fan. I have seen most of his movies, included among those, "Boyz N The Hood," "Gladiator," "Snow Dogs," "Judgment Night," "Radio," "Rat Race," "A Murder of Crows," etc. This movie is one of my favorite movies of all time and it is good because it shows that there can be positive relationships between people of different races, even in times of adversity.
1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
Great film
Added 9/16/2003

Great great film. Direction, performances, writing, casting all first rate and better than any other modern boxing movie. Don't miss this film, it is great entertainment for everyone- family, adults,and kids. You will not go wrong with this movie.
Should have won for Best Picture of the Year.

2 out of 7 people found this helpful.
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