Gladiator vs Zatoichi
Gladiator has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 7.2/10 for Zatoichi). Zatoichi is the shorter watch at 1h 51m compared with 2h 35m. Gladiator is the older of the two (2000 against 2003). Both are action, adventure, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Gladiator
Zatoichi| Gladiator | Zatoichi | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.2/10 | ★ 7.2/10 |
| Year | 2000 | 2003 |
| Length | 2h 35m | 1h 51m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Drama | Action, Adventure, Drama |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Ridley Scott | Takeshi Kitano |
| Main cast | Tommy Flanagan, Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed | Tadanobu Asano, Takeshi Kitano, Yuko Daike, Makoto Ashikawa, Akira Emoto |
Synopsis
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.
Zatoichi
Blind traveler Zatoichi is a master swordsman and a masseur with a fondness for gambling on dice games. When he arrives in a village torn apart by warring gangs, he sets out to protect the townspeople.
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