A man robbed of his name and his dignity strives to win them back, and gain the freedom of his people. In the year 180, the death of the emperor throws the Roman Empire into chaos. Maximus is set to be executed. He escapes, but is captured by slave traders. Renamed Spaniard and forced to become a gladiator, Maximus must battle to the death with other men for the amusement of paying audiences.

Virtually a plotless, gaudy, impressionistic portrait of Rome through the eyes of one of its most famous citizens. Blending autobiography with scenes from present-day Roman life.

The story of the Roman general Caius Martius Coriolanus, and his quest for revenge after his banishment from Rome.

Hoping to find his missing childhood friend, Constantine joins the Roman army. What he finds instead is success in battle that propels him to emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Constantine soon discovers it has been his rival, Emperor Maxentius, who has imprisoned his friend within the palace walls. Having been alerted to his friend's whereabouts, Constantine quickly garners support from all corners of the empire, eventually leading to an all-out...

A young slave in ancient Egypt must choose between joining the Christianity movement, which will give him freedom, and the woman he loves, who is his master and an atheist.