Although Maximus' pet is intended as a wolf, Gladiator was prohibited from using actual wolves during filming. The canine actor is really a Tervuren Belgian Shepherd, which is why Gladiator's "Wolf of Rome" doesn't look entirely wolf-like running alongside his owner's horse.
Maximus is a general in the professional Roman army (SPQR), but he was Spanish by birth. The Legions were open to any Roman citizen, not just native-born Romans. Since Spain was a Roman province at the time, it's very likely that Maximus was a Roman citizen as well as Spanish native.
Per production, for background atmosphere throughout the film, many farm and zoo animals were used on location in Morocco and in Malta. Domestic animals, such as camels, sheep, and goats, were supplied by local owners in both locations.
They're engraved on Maximus' armour breastplate and he tells us that they're called Argento and Scarto. Translated from latin, Argento means Silver, and Scarto means Trigger. Silver was the name of The Lone Ranger's horse, and Trigger was the name of Roy Rodgers' horse.
In the same sequence, Maximus tells a mocking Quintus "dirt cleans off a lot easier than blood." Rubbing and smelling the dirt before each fight connects Maximus to his home and his family. Moreover, the ritual pushes Maximus through each deadly conflict.
Proximo then tells how Marcus Aurelius gave him a wooden sword—the symbol of his freedom—touched him on the shoulder, and freed him. Maximus laughs, and Proximo gets very defensive. He's proud of the fact that the wise emperor touched him on the shoulder.
Argento- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “silver.” It is very occasionally used in scientific terms, especially in chemistry. Argento- comes from the Latin argentum, meaning “silver.” The name of the South American country of Argentina ultimately comes from this same Latin word.
Gladiators star Shadow, real name Jefferson King, was reportedly axed from the show after testing positive for cocaine and steroids for seven months, according to Cobra. It was claimed that Shadow was axed from the show in 1995 after testing positive on a drugs test and was sadly missed out from the reunion in 2015.
' The Los Angeles Times spoke with a source close to production who said 'there have not been any animal injuries or incidents' on the set of the film, and that certified animal safety representatives working on behalf of the American Humane Society have been in attendance during filming.
With this disturbing knowledge, it makes rewatching the movie pretty much impossible. According to reports, over 100 horses were killed making gladiator epic Ben Hur, with the second-unit director reportedly ordered horses be shot and killed “if they limped,” without seeking veterinary care.
Russell Crowe was 35 years old during the production of Gladiator, and his portrayal of Maximus Decimus Meridius garnered an Oscar win. The film featured a talented cast, including Joaquin Phoenix, who was 24 years old and received recognition for his role as Emperor Commodus.
Where Gladiator Takes Historical License. Gladiator significantly fictionalizes elements of the reign of both Marcus Aurelius and Commodus, notably in the former's death. Commodus didn't actually murder his father, with Marcus Aurelius dying during the Antonine Plague.
But while he utilizes that rage to become an incredibly successful gladiator, as well as a crowd favorite, he's often referred to by a nickname that doesn't seemingly fit: "The Spaniard."
Italian: from cocuzza 'gourd pumpkin' applied either as a metonymic occupational name for a grower or seller of gourds or a nickname for a rotund individual. Similar surnames: Corazza, Cocozza, Coccia, Spicuzza, Couch, Corona, Coluzzi, Buza.
lauda, a type of Italian poetry or a nonliturgical devotional song in praise of the Virgin Mary, Christ, or the saints. Also spelled: Laude (Italian: “canticle, hymn of praise”) Plural: Laude, or Laudi.
vendetta. (in game etc) rivincita. to get one's revenge (for sth) vendicarsi (di qc) to take revenge on sb (for sth) vendicarsi su qn (per qc) this is my revenge questa è la mia vendetta.
Proximo's death scene features a shot of Proximo from the front as he delivers his final lines, "Shadows and dust" then cutting to a shot of Proximo's back as the Roman soldiers surround him and stab him to death.
What does the German guy say at the beginning of gladiator?
What is the Germanic leader yelling prior to the battle? Most likely he means to say "Ihr seid verfluchte Hunde!", which means "You are (a bunch of) cursed dogs!" It is not the German language as we know it today.
