US (2000): Drama/Action
Maximus (Russell Crowe) is a powerful Roman general, loved by the people and the aging Emperor, Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris). Before his death, the Emperor chooses Maximus to be his heir over his own son, Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix), and a power struggle leaves Maximus and his family condemned to death. The powerful general is unable to save his family, and his loss of will allows him to get captured and put into the gladiator games until he dies. The only desire that fuels him now is the chance to rise to the top so that he will be able to look into the eyes of the man who will feel his revenge. (IMDb)
12 nominations, 5 Awards
· Best Picture of the Year 2000: Douglas Wick, David Franzoni & Branko Lustig - Producers
· Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role 2000: Russell Crowe
· Best Achievement in Costume Design 2000: Janty Yates
· Best Achievement in Sound 2000: Scott Millan, Bob Beemer & Ken Weston
· Best Achievement in Visual Effects 2000: John Nelson, Neil Corbould, Tim Burke & Rob Harvey
· Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role 2000: Joaquin Phoenix
· Achievement in Directing 2000: Ridley Scott
· Achievement in Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen) 2000: David Franzoni & John Logan and William Nicholson - Screenplay; David Franzoni - Story
· Achievement in Art Direction 2000: Arthur Max - Art Direction; Crispian Sallis - Set Decoration
· Achievement in Cinematography 2000: John Mathieson
· Achievement in Film Editing 2000: Pietro Scalia
· Achievement in Music (Original Musical or Comedy Score) 2000: Hans Zimmer