GLADIATOR (2000) - Gladiator Flail - A gladiator flail from Ridley Scott's Gladiator. An armored gladiator used a flail to slay Maximus Decimus Meridius' (Russell Crowe) fellow fighters during Maximus' first battle in the arena.

Gladiator was the No. 1 film of its opening weekend, earning $34.8 million, and remained in the Top 10 at the box office for 10 weeks. The film was met with critical acclaim and is frequently placed on lists such as Empire's 100 Best Movies Of All Time. It was nominated for 12 Academy Awards®, winning five: Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Visual Effects, Best Sound, and Best Costume Design.

This urethane flail is painted to resemble wood and woven cord with leather wraps and small metal embellishments. It exhibits wear from use and age, including paint loss, and is missing its bludgeoning ball. Dimensions: 21" x 6" x 2" (53.5 cm x 15.25 cm x 5.25 cm)

Estimate: $800 - 1,600

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