Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix and Gladiator

Russell Crowe saw Joaquin Phoenix as 'terribly unprofessional'
The stars of the original Gladiator movie didn't initially see eye to eye, according to their director Ridley Scott. Ridley, 86, spoke ahead of the release of his new sequel, Gladiator II, and revealed the male leads had a fundamental lack of rapport in the early days of shooting,
Joaquin Phoenix tried to quit 'Gladiator'; Russell Crowe called it 'terribly unprofessional': director
Actor Joaquin Phoenix, known for his villainous role Commodus in "Gladiator," almost dropped out of the film, director Ridley Scott shared.
Joaquin Phoenix was slammed by Russell Crowe for his 'unprofessional' behaviour while on set of Gladiator
Russell Crowe apparently called out his Gladiator co-star Joaquin Phoenix for his alleged 'unprofessional' behaviour while on set of the 2000 classic.
Russell Crowe thought Joaquin Phoenix was ‘terribly unprofessional’ on ‘Gladiator’ set: director
The movie’s director, Ridley Scott, spoke to The New York Times before the upcoming release of “Gladiator II” and revealed that the first few days of production didn’t go as planned – mainly because Phoenix was overwhelmed and Crowe believed his behavior was “unprofessional.”
Ridley Scott Says Russell Crowe Called Joaquin Phoenix “Terribly Unprofessional” On ‘Gladiator’
Ridley Scott explains a conversation to convince Joaquin Phoenix to stay aboard "Gladiator" after the actor expressed doubts.
Ridley Scott says Russell Crowe called Joaquin Phoenix 'unprofessional' during 'Gladiator' filming
Gladiator” director Ridley Scott recently told The New York Times that Russell Crowe said Joaquin Phoenix was being “terribly unprofessional” on set when Phoenix was getting cold feet and had to be convinced to stay on the movie.
Russell Crowe called Joaquin Phoenix 'terribly unprofessional' on 'Gladiator' set, reveals Ridley Scott
Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix starred opposite each other in 'Gladiator', playing the roles of hero Maximus and antagonist Roman emperor Commodus
Russell Crowe Thought Joaquin Phoenix Was ‘Terribly Unprofessional’ On ‘Gladiator’ Set
Ridley Scott reflected on the rocky start between his two lead actors, Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix, when filming 'Gladiator.'
Gladiator II Star Explains Not Talking to Russell Crowe Before the Film (And Why He Wants to Now)
Gladiator 2 Continues The Story of Maximus Through His Son . Released in 2000, Gladiator saw Russell Crowe take on the role of General Maximus, who Commodus forces into disgrace a
What Russell Crowe Has Said About Gladiator 2's Development, Release & Maximus Absence
Russell Crowe will not be involved in Gladiator II onscreen or behind the scenes but he has spoken several times about his notable sequel absence.
Gladiator: Russell Crowe told Joaquin Phoenix he was being ‘unprofessional’, Ridley Scott reveals
Russell Crowe reportedly told his co-star Joaquin Phoenix he was being “unprofessional” on the set of Gladiator.
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Russell Crowe Thought Joaquin Phoenix Was ‘Unprofessional’ on ‘Gladiator’ Set, Ridley Scott Says
Moviegoers may not have been able to tell based on the final product, but Joaquin Phoenix wasn’t always comfortable on ...