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Oh, Caesar.

Your return to Rome has made us all so happy. Oh, divine one.

I bid you welcome to the city. Oh, Caesar.

I have been welcomed by the people who just adore me.

Thank you, guys.

Good work, Marcus.

Listen, Falcus.

Yes, Caesar.

As of tomorrow, I want the circus games at the Colosseum, and they must last for

100 days.

That is an appreciation to all the people.

But, Caesar, that would cost you a fortune.

No price is too great for the happiness of my people.

True, Caesar, but I'm sorry to tell you that the Senate would never approve it.

Listen, Gaius.

The people are hailing me, not the Senate.

Listen, we are in the hands of a madman.

We have to do something before it is too late.

You are so beautiful, cousin.

Don't be shy.

Surely you're not ashamed in front of me.

I thought you'd gone to the Senate.

Ah, there they are, nothing but snakes.

I must prefer this palace.

And the sight of your naked feet.

Have you come to flirt with me?

Not exactly.

I'd like to know what you think about my idea for the games.

The people will love them, and will love you even more for them.

What must I do for you to love me?

I already love you.

However... Ask of me whatever you want.

Anything at all.

Anything?

I'm the emperor of the world.

I want Maximus transferred to Rome.

Maximus?

What has Maximus got to do with it?

He is our friend and a brave general.

You could name him commander of the Roman Legion. That's impossible.

He's gone to... He's gone to his wife.

He doesn't want to return to Rome. Did he tell you? No.

He left the battlefield in Germania suddenly and didn't even say goodbye.

Yes, well, so you see.

He's the person you cannot trust.

But if you could... Ah, silly of me. I forgot something urgent to do.

Are your lovely breasts still for maximum?

I often dream of having strong arms around me.

Peace.

Oh!

You are dead.

Have mercy, Caesar.

I don't want to dirty the floor with your blood. I spare your life.

Marcus, I'll give you three slaves.

Thank you very much, Caesar. It's a nice present.

Your pick.

We see you're a great warrior, but are you as good as a lover?

I fight and love in the same way.

I'm the emperor of the world.

Go on.

Excuse me, Caesar. I did not know.

No, no.

No, come.

Come and enjoy it.

My men have a right to enjoy themselves.

Here, she'll please you. Go on.

to talk to me?

Yet. We are going to Rome.

Rome? Commodus has declared 100 days of games.

The organizers are recruiting gladiators from all over the empire.

You mean being killed in the Colosseum is more glorious than being killed in

province?

Fighting in the Colosseum could bring you fame, wealth, and honor.

You might even fight against the emperor.

Commodus fights in the arena?

Yes, of course he does.

To gain the people's affection.

And up to now, he has always won.

They say he is merciless.

I would like to cross swords with him.

That depends on you.

He fights only the best.

Then, I will live for that moment.

May the gods be with you.

Senator, you wanted to talk to me?

Yes.

Are you alone?

Yes, of course, but why so much secrecy?

You can never be too careful.

Even the walls have ears.

I imagine it must be very serious.

It is. Something that could affect the destiny of Rome.

Leave the tray there. I'll pour the wine myself.

Yes, you may go.

Thank you, Mistress.

You're taking a great risk with me.

I am not afraid of death, but Cominus makes it dangerous to live in Rome, and

must do something about that. Is the Senate backing you?

Everyone, except for Senator Falcus.

How could you bypass the Praetorians?

Everyone has a price.

Even Marcus Lathus.

No, not him.

Commodus pays him very well, and without his help, the plot would fail.

Unless we find someone who the Praetorians would obey without the

doubt.

Find that someone, and we'll see, okay?

Thank you for listening.

I just got into Rome.

Barak, for what?

To get the emperor's money.

Oh. Well, I see you have some nice merchandise.

Yes. Well, go on. Come on.

Go inside.

Not you.

Hey, there, go on.

You, come.

She is one of the best, you can believe me.

All right, come.

But this is a brothel.

Yes, but there's no other place I can put you up.

Don't tell me you're shocked, little virgin.

Go on.

There is your room over there.

You can go.

Go on to your room.

Finally, a new girl.

We could have a lot of fun together.

Beware. She is good with the sword.

Leave her alone.

All right.

What? Access?

Our game reserves are very low.

If these cells will starve.

Rome and the people love the games.

And they have a right to be there.

Even if it means famine, disease, and death, is that it? We must prevent

communists bring this city and the whole empire down. to hunger and ruin.

My father.

He has returned from Hades to take revenge.

No, there's nobody there.

I can sense his presence here.

He loved Maximus and waited to make him emperor.

I had to kill them both, you know.

I killed them.

You killed your father and Maximus?

Oh, Matilda.

It was just a dream.

Just a nightmare.

Oh, he told me.

Would you stay with me?

That was just a dream.

She hates me.

Stupid little slut.

Soon it'll be our turn. I want you to give it all you've got and to fight

And you have to survive, too.

Watch your flanks, keep your shields up, and remember to keep spectators amused.

who renders its emperor and the radiant Donatilla its homage.

Did you distribute all the food?

Of course, as you told me.

The people are like dogs.

They love just anyone who feeds them.

Phaeus, what's coming up now?

A full battle amongst the best gladiators of the entire empire.

It's normal.

Are you afraid?

Yes. Stay close to me. Whatever happens, we stay together.

Yes. As we get to the center of the arena, I want you to stay behind me.

slowly. Is that understood?

Who's that gladiator?

Ah, former legionnaire.

Star of the provincial arenas.

What did Epsilon do now?

Almost as good as me.

Are you here to see whether all this bloodshed is worth our grain reserves?

People think so.

Who?

What the people need is leadership.

Not this barbaric amusement.

As you know, everything in Rome has its price. Even love.

Even love has its price.

Listen to them.

They adore me.

The award will be this ring.

You really earned it.

Pick it up.

Stop, you slave.

Turn around and tell me your name.

I am Quintus, Fabius Maximus, General of the Tenth Legion,

and loyal to the true Emperor of Rome, Marcus Aurelius.

To the victors.

And now, I have a pleasant surprise for those of you who have defied and

defeated death.

She already has company.

With best wishes from your owner.

Where do you think you're going?

You have work.

Work?

Look there.

That lady has paid a lot of money to talk to you. Send her away.

Very well. If you really don't want to, I cannot force you. I will send her

away. Wait.

I knew you wouldn't disappoint me.

Let's go to my cell.

Why did you come?

Because Rome needs you.

Rome? Rome kept me in chains and made me fight in the arena.

I'm talking about the Rome that is sick and tired of Commodus and is crying out

for justice.

You must believe me.

Why should I believe you?

We need someone to lead us.

We need someone who's courageous and loyal to the institution.

We need you.

You and who else?

The senators.

And many of the people.

Aren't they with them?

Now they're on your side.

You just won them in the arena.

And the Praetorians?

Many of them have already served under you and will obey all your orders.

So. You've decided when?

Very soon, I can assure you.

What are you doing?

Well, I have paid for this.

Why do I get the impression your words are full of irony and deceit?

No, you're mistaken.

I do.

Make mistakes.

I've made many mistakes.

And one of my biggest mistakes was to believe that Marcus Letus would

Maximus on my orders.

That will never happen again.

If you want to live, make very sure that Maximus dies in the arena.

Your wish is my command, Caesar.

It is better me, or you will not see the dawn of a new day.

No, today Maximus will fight alone in the arena.

All alone?

The Emperor decided.

Be careful, Commodus wants you dead.

I know.

The Colossus of Rhodes, here in flesh and blood. The merciless, undefeated,

invincible. I got to be a Syracuse.

champion of the provincial arena, the former Roman general, future dead

Quintus Fabius Maximus.

Where are the other gladiators?

I am alone.

Hail Caesar.

Speak for yourself.

I am not going to die.

He must have gone completely out of his mind. Look at that.

We want you to be able to move around.

Maximus!

Maximus!

Maximus! Maximus!

Maximus! Maximus!

Maximus! Maximus! Maximus!

I'm disappointed.

Very disappointed.

I was sure that... I don't want to hear it.

All I know is... The only way of getting rid of Maximus is in the damn arena.

It seems the gods protect him.

But they will not protect you if you fail again this time.

Domitila!

Domitila! Domitila!

If you talk to me about her, I will give you everything.

Well, what do I have to do in exchange for everything?

I want your beauty.

And the secrets of Damodila.

Samathia, I've spoken to Maximus.

And has he accepted our offer?

Yes, he agrees.

Tomorrow night we win.

I've spoken with the Praetorian Guard.

If he hates the rebellion, they will follow him.

All of them?

I'll accept those loyal to Marcus Laetus.

Marcus Laetus will be a problem for sure.

I'm sure I can convince him if I try hard enough.

All right.

Here is your money.

This is very generous.

Rome, Rome.

Poor Rome.

What a shame.

Talk to Caesar on a matter of the greatest importance.

What could be more important than love?

A plot.

Get out. Leave us alone.

For when?

I don't know yet.

Soon. One, maybe two days.

Marcus, you must alert the Praetorian guards.

I have already done that.

Shall I arrest those involved?

No.

First I want them to see how their hero is slaughtered in the arena.

I obey.

Ah, Latos.

Order the slaves in charge of the games. Keep the lions hungry.