The Gladiator (1986): Cast
The Gladiator is a 1986 action thriller directed by Abel Ferrara, starring Robert Culp as Lieutenant Frank Mason, Nancy Allen and Stan Shaw. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Abel Ferrara
- Original language
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English - Studio
- New World Television
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Gladiator About?
The premise of The Gladiator without spoilers.
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.
The Gladiator Themes & Keywords
· 11 tags- 1980s
- vigilante
- road warrior
- pickup truck
- vengeance
- murder of brother
- highway
- drunkenness
- drunk driver
- death of brother
- brother brother relationship
The Gladiator Cast & Characters
Robert Culp leads the cast as Lieutenant Frank Mason, with Nancy Allen as Susan Neville and Stan Shaw as Joe Barker. Directed by Abel Ferrara; 11 actors are credited in all.
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Director Abel Ferrara
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Robert Culp as Lieutenant Frank Mason -
Nancy Allen as Susan Neville -
Stan Shaw as Joe Barker -
Brian Robbins as Jeff Benton
Also Starring in The Gladiator
· 7 more- Bart Braverman Dan
- Rosemary Forsyth Loretta Simpson
- Linda Thorson Woman in Class
- Ken Wahl Rick Benton
- Mark Munski Punk outside restaurant (uncredited)
- Rick Dees Garth Masters
- Harry Beer
More from Abel Ferrara
More films directed by Abel Ferrara, best-rated first: Pasolini, Bad Lieutenant, King of New York and Ms. 45.
Cars in The Gladiator
47 cars on screen, including the 1979 Chevrolet C-20 and the 1969 Dodge Charger.
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1979 Chevrolet C-20 Featured role -
1969 Dodge Charger Featured role -
1977 Cadillac Seville Important role -
1961 Chevrolet Corvette C1 Important role
The Gladiator Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “El gladiador (TV)” and “Гладіатор”.
- Also known as
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- El gladiador (TV)
- Гладіатор
- Гладиаторът
- 午夜角斗士
- O Gladiador das Ruas
- Гладиатор
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The Gladiator FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Gladiator, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Gladiator?
The Gladiator runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was The Gladiator released?
The Gladiator was released on February 3, 1986.
Who directed The Gladiator?
The Gladiator was directed by Abel Ferrara.
More films by Abel Ferrara Who is in the cast of The Gladiator?
The Gladiator stars Robert Culp as Lieutenant Frank Mason, Nancy Allen as Susan Neville and Stan Shaw as Joe Barker, among 11 credited actors.
Does The Gladiator have a post-credit scene?
No. The Gladiator has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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