Thursday, May 25, 2017, 1:00 PM.

The spring season of our long-running Classic Film Series continues with Gladiator.

When a general is betrayed and his family murdered by the emperor’s corrupt son, he comes to Rome as a gladiator to seek revenge. Directed by Ridley Scott. Starring Russel Crowe. 2h 25m. 2000. Rated R.

As always, film historian Ralph Amelio leads a discussion following the movie.