Characters & Themes
The Gladiator (1986) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1986 · 98 mins · English
- Directed by
- Abel Ferrara
- Starring
- Nancy Allen, Stan Shaw, Robert Culp, Bart Braverman, Brian Robbins, Ken Wahl
When his brother is killed by a reckless driver, a metal‑clad road warrior turns his heavily modified pickup into a weapon of justice. He hunts down drunk and dangerous motorists, delivering swift retribution and forcing them to answer for abusing the road. His high‑octane quest roars through city streets, turning each chase into a showdown.
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