Eleven Samurai vs Gladiator
Gladiator has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 7.5/10 for Eleven Samurai). Eleven Samurai is the shorter watch at 1h 40m compared with 2h 35m. Eleven Samurai is the older of the two (1967 against 2000). Both are action, adventure, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Eleven Samurai
Gladiator| Eleven Samurai | Gladiator | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.5/10 | ★ 8.2/10 |
| Year | 1967 | 2000 |
| Length | 1h 40m | 2h 35m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Drama | Action, Adventure, Drama |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Eiichi Kudō | Ridley Scott |
| Main cast | Kei Satō, Isao Natsuyagi, Kō Nishimura, Kōtarō Satomi, Kōji Nanbara | Tommy Flanagan, Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed |
Synopsis
Eleven Samurai
The lord of the Oshi fief is killed by his trespassing neighbour, the cruel and despotic Nariatsu, son of the former Shogun. After an investigation, the Oshi clan is blamed for what happened and sentenced to be disbanded. Eleven of the best samurai of the clan refuse the sentence and are willing to give their life for justice.
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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