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Der Gangster Danny Ocean, gerade erst aus dem Gefängnis entlassen, will während eines großen Boxkampfes in Las Vegas die drei größten Casinos - das Bellagio, das Mirage, und das MGM ausrauben. Das geht natürlich nicht alleine, und so schart er ein Team von zehn Verbündeten um sich. Zu allem Überfluss ist seine Ex-Frau Tess, die er wegen des Gefängnisaufenthaltes verlor, mittlerweile mit Harry Benedict, dem Besitzer eines dieser Casinos liiert.

[Penguin Readers Level 4]General Maximus is admired by his men and by the Emperor Marcus Aurelius. But when the Emperor's son murders his way to the throne, Maximus goes into exile. He is captured by slave traders and forced to fight as a gladiator. When the Emperor arranges a gladiator spectacle, Maximus' chance for revenge has come. A spectacular epic film of courage and revenge depicting the splendours and cruelties of ancient Rome directed by Ridley Scott and starring Russell Crowe.

Contemporary / American English Maximus is a general in the Roman army. After his last battle he wants to return to his family. But the new Emperor Commodus hates Maximus, and kills his family. Soon Maximus is a prisoner, then a slave, and finally a gladiator. When Emperor Commodus joins Maximus in the arena they fight for their lives.

Nach dem Drehbuch von Phil Alden Robinson, Lawrence Lasker und Walter F. Parkes. 318 Seiten.

Based on the motion picture written by Leslie Bohem.

Nach d. Drehbuch von Hancock, John Lee 249 S.