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Commodus
aka Caesar Marcus Aurelius Commodus Antoninus Augustus, Lucius Aelius Aurelius Gaius Augustus, Lucius Aurelius Commodus Antoninus, Marcus Aurelius Gaius Antoninus
Roman Emperor
161 CE – 192 CE·Roman Empire·Historical
Son of Marcus Aurelius, ruled 180-192 CE, notorious for fighting as gladiator in Colosseum, assassinated ending Nerva-Antonine dynasty
Total 2
Film 2
Portrayal Sentiment — Predominantly villainous
villainous 2
Creator Interpretation Matrix(2 Records)
| Work | Creator | Interpretation | Actor / Character |
|---|---|---|---|
1964 · Film | Anthony Mann | villainous Historically contested | — |
2000 · Film | Ridley Scott | villainous | — |
Documented Appearances
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The Fall of the Roman Empire
1964·Film·Anthony Mann
A dissolute leader revealed to be the biological son of a gladiator rather than the Emperor.
VillainousQ367748
Characterization Conflict
Illegitimacy plotline based on ancient slanders used as a narrative device.
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