: From the muddy forests of Germania to the sun-drenched Colosseum, the cinematography is breathtaking.
| Element | Detail | |---------|--------| | | Ridley Scott | | Screenwriter(s) | David Franzoni, John Logan, William Nicholson | | Cinematography | John Mathieson (won Oscar for Best Cinematography) | | Score | Hans Zimmer & Lisa Gerrard (iconic, haunting themes) | | Budget | ~$103 million | | Box‑Office | >$460 million worldwide | | Awards | 5 Academy Awards (including Best Picture) | | Historical Basis | Loosely based on the life of Roman general Marius Nero and the political turmoil after Marcus Aurelius. | gladiator2000720phindienglishvegamoviest full