Richard Harrisscreen performanceRichard Harris plays Marcus Aurelius in Gladiator.
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FILM POSTER · GladiatorGladiator (2000)
Marcus Aurelius
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Marcus Aurelius appears in Gladiator (2000), portrayed by Richard Harris. This page focuses on that specific screen performance and the movie around it.
Film guide · 1 film · 2000 · 1 performerTHE MOVIE
Marcus Aurelius on screen
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Film guide · 1 film · 2000Main sequence runtime: 2h 35m
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THE PERFORMANCE
Who plays Marcus Aurelius?
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Richard Harrisscreen performanceWHY THE CHARACTER WORKS
What defines Marcus Aurelius
Richard Harris’s performance in Gladiator is the center of this character page. With only one film in the current screen path, the useful comparison is between the character, the performer and the role that film asks them to play—not an invented larger timeline.
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Marcus Aurelius and Commodus both appear in Gladiator.
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Marcus Aurelius and Lucilla both appear in Gladiator.
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