Revenge of the Gladiators - DVD

Savage boxing story focusing on Tommy Riley (James Marshall), a tough teen who brings his skills at defending himself on the streets of Chicago into the ring. Aside from battling a score of brutal opponents, Tommy also goes up against a shady promoter, his gambler father, and, finally, a friend (Cuba Gooding, Jr.) whom he meets head-on in a ferocious match. Brian Dennehy, Robert Loggia, Cara Buono, Ossie Davis also star. 101 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack English. Region Free

Winner of Best Picture and Best Actor Academy Awards, director Ridley Scott's stirring spectacle stars Russell Crowe as heroic Roman general Maximus. Chosen to succeed ailing emperor Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris), Maximus is marked for death by the scheming imperial son (Joaquin Phoenix). After being sold into slavery, Maximus emerges as the empire's greatest gladiator and seeks vengeance in a showdown at the Colosseum. With Oliver Reed, Connie Nielsen, Djimon Hounsou. 155 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack English.

Ruthless Roman leaders join forces to overthrow the throne of Aristea and steal the King's daughter. Marco Aulo travels to Aristea where he is forced to fight six formidable gladiators. He refuses to kill those he defeats in battle, but exhaustion takes a toll. The six warriors admire him and they all join forces to escape and overthrow the new sinister leaders.