“My history's a little bit hazy Cassius, but didn't the barbarians...” – Commodus, Gladiator ... Movie Quotes Database

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Commodus

[After Maximus' team defeats the Scipio Africanus legionnaires]

My history's a little bit hazy Cassius, but didn't the barbarians lose the Battle of Carthage?

Cassius

Yes, sire. I'm sorry, sire.

Commodus

Who is that man? [refers to Maximus]

Cassius

They call him "The Spaniard", sire.

Commodus

I think I'll meet him.

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Commodus Joaquin Phoenix More Commodus quotes →

Cassius David Hemmings

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