History's Mysteries: The True Story of Gladiators
“The History of the Gladiators”
Synopsis
Though their ranks largely included slaves and prisoners of war, the gladiators of ancient Rome enthralled the masses, and the most successful fighters in the game were treated as superstars, as this thorough documentary reveals. Historians and scholars recount the amazing stories of these larger-than-life warriors -- who included women, senators and even an emperor -- in this episode of the History Channel series "History's Mysteries."
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Douglas Brooks West
- Screenplay & Story
- Douglas Brooks West
- Original Score
- Andrew Keresztes
- Original Title
- History's Mysteries: The True Story of Gladiators
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 45m
- Production Studios
- MPH Entertainment Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Douglas Brooks West
Douglas Brooks West
Andrew Keresztes
Mark Hufnail, Jim Milio, Melissa Jo Peltier
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Douglas Brooks West
Director
Douglas Brooks West
Writer
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What is History's Mysteries: The True Story of Gladiators about?
Though their ranks largely included slaves and prisoners of war, the gladiators of ancient Rome enthralled the masses, and the most successful fighters in the game were treated as superstars, as this thorough documentary reveals. Historians and scholars recount the amazing stories of these larger-than-life warriors -- who included women, senators and even an emperor -- in this episode of the History Channel series "History's Mysteries."
Who directed History's Mysteries: The True Story of Gladiators?
History's Mysteries: The True Story of Gladiators was directed by Douglas Brooks West.
Who stars in History's Mysteries: The True Story of Gladiators?
The principal cast of History's Mysteries: The True Story of Gladiators includes David Ackroyd, Arthur Kent.
When was History's Mysteries: The True Story of Gladiators released and how long is it?
History's Mysteries: The True Story of Gladiators was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 45m.
Who composed the musical score for History's Mysteries: The True Story of Gladiators?
The original motion picture soundtrack for History's Mysteries: The True Story of Gladiators was composed by Andrew Keresztes.