Gladiators: The Brutal Truth
Synopsis
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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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Ereira
- Original Title
- Gladiators: The Brutal Truth
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 49m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Ereira
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Ereira
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What is Gladiators: The Brutal Truth about?
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.
Who directed Gladiators: The Brutal Truth?
Gladiators: The Brutal Truth was directed by Alan Ereira.
Who stars in Gladiators: The Brutal Truth?
The principal cast of Gladiators: The Brutal Truth includes Richard Denton, Terry Jones.
When was Gladiators: The Brutal Truth released and how long is it?
Gladiators: The Brutal Truth was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 49m.