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Gladiator's behind-the-scene secrets - from Russell Crowe's painful injuries to backstage feuds
A true hero's tale for the ages, there are few more stirring historical epics than Gladiator, a riveting and often violent tale of one man's journey to avenge his murdered family.
Movie buffs may not be aware however that there was also plenty of tension away from set, with actors who hated each other and wince-worthy injuries that wouldn't have looked out of place in a real gladiatorial area.
As many settle in to watch the 2000 Ridley Scott masterpiece, we take a look at the bloody world of Gladiator behind the scenes, from heated feuds to a horrifying close shave with a tiger.
Gruesome injuries and close catastrophe
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During filming, the crew did their best to protect leading man Russell Crowe, who of course played General Maximus Decimus Meridius, from any injuries, even barring him from playing