Both narratives feature complex characters embarking on perilous quests that test their resolve and redefine their legacies.
Directed byNicolas Winding Refn,this movie has very few lines of dialogue(approximately 120 lines).
However, he soon discovered the demanding physical challenges of filming in the harsh Scottish landscapes.
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Originally, writers Damon and Affleck were set to play the two leading roles in the film.
Gladiatorwas praised for its acting, direction, cinematography, production design, and musical score.
It grossed $465.4 million globally, making it the second highest-grossing film of 2000.
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BothGladiatorandHouse of the Dragonfeature intense power struggles and themes of revenge.
Directed byShekhar Kapur, this was the movie that brought the largely unknown Blanchett to international attention.
Although it was nominated for four Oscars in 1999, it only won one, for Best Makeup.
Directed byDavid Michod, this movie also starsDean-Charles Chapman, who portrayed Tommen Baratheon inGame of Thrones.
Agamemnon, seeing this as a power grab, assembles 1,000 ships carrying 50,000 Greeks to sail to Troy.
Pitt and Bana performed their own stunts for their intense duel.
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The movie was directed byWilliam Wyler,who directed several Oscar-winning performances, and starsCharlton Hestonas the title character.
However, their reunion is short-lived as their conflicting political beliefs drive them apart.
Despite the betrayal, Judah vows to return and seek vengeance.
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