Dirkie vs Gladiator
Gladiator has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 7.2/10 for Dirkie). Dirkie is the shorter watch at 1h 24m compared with 2h 35m. Dirkie is the older of the two (1969 against 2000). Both are adventure, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Dirkie
Gladiator| Dirkie | Gladiator | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.2/10 | ★ 8.2/10 |
| Year | 1969 | 2000 |
| Length | 1h 24m | 2h 35m |
| Genres | Adventure, Drama | Action, Adventure, Drama |
| Country | South Africa | – |
| Director | Jamie Uys | Ridley Scott |
| Main cast | Wynand Uys, Jamie Uys, Lady Frolic of Belvedale, Wilhelm Esterhuizen, Sue Burman | Tommy Flanagan, Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed |
Synopsis
Dirkie
An 8-year-old boy and his dog are left to face a vast desert wasteland alone after a plane crash, while an army of men and machines penetrate the desert searching for them. Based on true events.
Gladiator
After the death of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, his devious son takes power and demotes Maximus, one of Rome's most capable generals who Marcus preferred. Eventually, Maximus is forced to become a gladiator and battle to the death against other men for the amusement of paying audiences.
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