The Gladiator
“A Heavy Metal Vigilante on a Vendetta!”
Synopsis
A road warrior vigilante avenges his brother's death at the hands of a crazy motorist by using his souped-up pickup to apprehend drunken drivers and others who abuse their driving privileges.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Abel Ferrara
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Schulman, William Bleich, Jeffrey Walker
- Original Score
- David Michael Frank
- Original Title
- The Gladiator
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- New World Television, Walker Brothers Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Abel Ferrara
Tom Schulman, William Bleich, Jeffrey Walker
David Michael Frank
James Lemmo
Herbert H. Dow
Robert Lovenheim, Michael Chase Walker, Tom Schulman, Jeffrey Walker
Department Leadership Roster
Abel Ferrara
Director
Robert Lovenheim
Producer
Herbert H. Dow
Editor
Richard La Motte
Production Design
James Lemmo
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gladiator
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Gladiator about?
A road warrior vigilante avenges his brother's death at the hands of a crazy motorist by using his souped-up pickup to apprehend drunken drivers and others who abuse their driving privileges.
Who directed The Gladiator?
The Gladiator was directed by Abel Ferrara.
Who stars in The Gladiator?
The principal cast of The Gladiator includes Ken Wahl, Nancy Allen, Robert Culp, Stan Shaw, Rosemary Forsyth.
When was The Gladiator released and how long is it?
The Gladiator was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Gladiator?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Gladiator was composed by David Michael Frank.