Gladiators of Rome (2012 film)
| Gladiators of Rome | |
|---|---|
 Italian theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Iginio Straffi |
| Produced by |
Mario Anniballi Iginio Straffi |
| Screenplay by | Joanne Lee |
| Story by | Iginio Straffi |
| Starring |
Luca Argentero Laura Chiatti Belén Rodríguez |
| Narrated by | Michael J. Wilson |
| Music by |
Bruno Zambrini Tommy Caputo |
| Cinematography | Gianmario Catania |
| Edited by |
Joanne Lee Serena Dovì |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Medusa Film |
Release dates | 2012 |
Running time | 95 minutes |
| Country | Italy |
| Language | Italian / English |
| Budget | $45 million[1] |
| Box office | $10 million[2]–$50 million[3] |
Gladiators of Rome (Italian: Gladiatori di Roma), also known as Not Born to Be Gladiators and referred to in marketing as Gladiators of Rome 3D, is a 2012 Italian computer-animated comedy film produced by Rainbow CGI and released by Medusa Film. It is directed by Iginio Straffi, and was opened in Italy on October 2012 and was later released across Europe and the Americas. Produced on a budget of $45 million, it is one of the most expensive Italian films ever made.[1] The film grossed between $10 million[2] and $50 million[3] worldwide.
Plot
It is the age of Imperial Rome. Young Timo is an orphan of Pompeii's terrible eruption, adopted by general Chirone and raised in the most famous Gladiators' Academy in Rome. However, Timo is not exactly gladiator material. He just wants to hang out with his friends, Ciccius and Mauritius, and avoid his stepfather's bizarre training sessions at all costs. When Timo meets the lovely Lucilla, he decides to change his life and bring out the valor inside himself - valor that has never shown itself before. Through spells, crazy raids in the woods and the terrible trainings of a very personal lady trainer, Timo has to transform himself into the greatest gladiator of all time. And as they say, if "fortune favors the bold" in Rome hard times are awaiting Timo!
Soundtrack
- "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)"
- "The Final Countdown"
- "The Best"
- "Everyday" [4]
- "Tears and Rain" - James Blunt
References
- 1 2 J. Lyman, Eric (February 15, 2013). "Italy's Big-Budget 'Gladiators 3D' to Premiere at L.A.-Italia Fest". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 20, 2015.
- 1 2 "Gladiators of Rome (2014)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 9 August 2015.
- 1 2 Straffi, Iginio. "About Me". Iginio Straffi. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
- ↑ http://www.soundtrack.net/album/gladiatori-di-roma/