Gladiators: The Brutal Truth (1999)

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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.

Director: Alan Ereira
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 49 min
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Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

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?
Gladiators: The Brutal Truth stars Richard Denton, Terry Jones.
How long is Gladiators: The Brutal Truth?
Gladiators: The Brutal Truth has a runtime of 49m (49 minutes).
What genre is Gladiators: The Brutal Truth?
Gladiators: The Brutal Truth is a Documentary film.
Where was Gladiators: The Brutal Truth produced?
Gladiators: The Brutal Truth was produced in United Kingdom.