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Russell Crowe's 7 Best Roles - The Hit List
In anticipation of Robin Hood, we take a look back at Russell Crowe's most memorable characters.
Original Content  |  April 14, 2010
Russell Crowe in Gladiator Photo: © 2000 Dreamworks LLC & Universal Pictures, All Rights Reserved
Gladiator

Bloody as it was, we loved Crowe as Maximus Decimus Meridius, the sexy and powerful Roman general who is imprisoned and condemned to gladiator games after the death of emperor Marcus Aurelius. From brave general to fugitive to slave to heroic gladiator, Crowe delivers a performance of epic proportions.
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