The Gladiator
“Kicking the pigskin for a skinful of laughs !”
Synopsis
A man returns to college and is talked into joining he football team and is a real joke on the team, until he is given a drug that gives him super strength.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 14, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Sedgwick
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur Sheekman, Charlie Melson
- Original Title
- The Gladiator
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, David L. Loew Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Sedgwick
Arthur Sheekman, Charlie Melson, James Mulhauser, Earle Snell, Philip Wylie
George Schneiderman
David L. Loew
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Sedgwick
Director
Arthur Sheekman
Screenplay
Charlie Melson
Screenplay
David L. Loew
Producer
George Schneiderman
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 man returns to college and is talked into joining he football team and is a real joke on the team, until he is given a drug that gives him super strength.
Who directed The Gladiator?
The Gladiator was directed by Edward Sedgwick.
Who stars in The Gladiator?
The principal cast of The Gladiator includes Joe E. Brown, June Travis, Frank Leavitt, Dickie Moore, Lucien Littlefield.
When was The Gladiator released and how long is it?
The Gladiator was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Is The Gladiator based on a book or true story?
The Gladiator is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Philip Wylie".