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Gladiators of Rome

Gladiators of Rome

Not Born to Be Gladiators

20125.71h 34mPG

Overview

A new hero is born in this hilarious, animated adventure of epic proportions! Timo, a student at the Gladiators? Academy in Rome, has no desire to become a legendary gladiator like his stepfather. That is, until the mesmerizing Lucilla walks into his life. With the help of an unlikely band of sidekicks, Timo is determined to be the gladiator of her dreams and embarks on an action-packed journey to become the Colosseum?s first victor!

Directed by Iginio Straffi
Written by Michael J. Wilson, Iginio Straffi
Produced by Iginio Straffi
Box OfficeBudget: $40.0MRevenue: $10.1M

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Top Cast

Luca Argentero

Luca Argentero

Timo (voice)

Laura Chiatti

Laura Chiatti

Lucilla (voice)

Belén Rodríguez

Belén Rodríguez

Diana (voice)

Massimo Corvo

Massimo Corvo

Chirone (voice)

F

Fabrizio De Flaviis

Cassio (voice)

Enzo Avolio

Enzo Avolio

Domiziano (voice)

Michele Cucuzza

Michele Cucuzza

Riccone (voice)

Francesco Vairano

Francesco Vairano

Fabrickius (voice)

Fabrizio Mazzotta

Fabrizio Mazzotta

Mauritius (voice)

G

Gianluca Machelli

Ciccius (voice)

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Themes & Keywords

gladiatorancient rome1st century

About Gladiators of Rome

Gladiators of Rome is a animation, family film released in 2012 exploring themes of gladiator, ancient rome, 1st century. Directed by Iginio Straffi, it stars Luca Argentero, Laura Chiatti, Belén Rodríguez. A new hero is born in this hilarious, animated adventure of epic proportions! Timo, a student at the Gladiators? Academy in Rome, has no desire to become a legendary gladiator like his stepfather. That is, until the mesmerizing Lucilla walks into his life. With the help of an unlikely band of sidekicks, Timo is determined to be the gladiator of her dreams and embarks on an action-packed journey to become the Colosseum?s first victor!

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