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The Last Gladiators 2013

This documentary offers a revealing look at the feared enforcers, or "goons," within the National Hockey League, focusing on the career of Chris "Knuckles" Nilan. These players are tasked with protecting their teammates at any cost, a role that takes a significant toll. For Chris, this meant enduring a physically damaged body, battling drug addiction, and experiencing other detrimental consequences, particularly impacting those closest to him. Through interviews with hockey’s toughest players, the film explores the meaning of upholding the unspoken code of the NHL and the personal sacrifices involved.

This documentary offers a revealing look at the feared enforcers, or "goons," within the National Hockey League, focusing on the career of Chris "Knuckles" Nilan. These players are tasked with protecting their teammates at any cost, a role that takes a significant toll. For Chris, this meant enduring a physically damaged body, battling drug addiction, and experiencing other detrimental consequences, particularly impacting those closest to him. Through interviews with hockey’s toughest players, the film explores the meaning of upholding the unspoken code of the NHL and the personal sacrifices involved.

Does The Last Gladiators have end credit scenes?

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The Last Gladiators does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Metacritic

61

Metascore

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User Score

Rotten Tomatoes
review

90%

TOMATOMETER

review

81%

User Score

IMDb

7.1 /10

IMDb Rating

TMDB

68

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User Score

Movie Insider

2.63/5

From 8 fan ratings

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The Last Gladiators - Official Trailer

Cars Featured in The Last Gladiators

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BMW

1993

3 E36

Buick

1991

Park Avenue

Chevrolet

1998

Metro

Chevrolet

2003

Silverado

Dodge

1998

Durango

Dodge

1995

Ram

Dodge

1986

Ram Van

Ford

2003

E-Series

Ford

2000

Ranger

Ford

2001

Ranger

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