The Gladiator(1938)
Kicking the pigskin for a skinful of laughs !
The Gladiator Synopsis
A man returns to college and is talked into joining he football team and is a real joke on the team, until he is given a drug that gives him super strength.
The Gladiator (1938) is a comedy film directed by Edward Sedgwick, released on August 14, 1938 with a runtime of 1h 12m. It stars Joe E. Brown, June Travis, Frank Leavitt and Dickie Moore. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Edward Sedgwick
- Writers:
- Charlie Melson, Arthur Sheekman, James Mulhauser
- Producers:
- David L. Loew
- Cinematographer:
- George Schneiderman
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures, David L. Loew Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Gladiator Cast & Crew
Main cast
Joe E. Brown
as Hugo Kipp
June Travis
as Iris Bennett
Frank Leavitt
as The Wrestler
Dickie Moore
as Bobby
Lucien Littlefield
as Professor Danner
Robert Kent
as Tom Dixon
Key crew
Directed by Edward Sedgwick, written by Charlie Melson, Arthur Sheekman and James Mulhauser, produced by David L. Loew.
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The Gladiator Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Gladiator – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Gladiator online?
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Who stars in The Gladiator?
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The main cast of The Gladiator (1938) includes Joe E. Brown, June Travis, Frank Leavitt, Dickie Moore and Lucien Littlefield. The film was directed by Edward Sedgwick. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Gladiator released?
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The Gladiator was released on August 14, 1938 and runs for 1h 12m.
Is The Gladiator worth watching?
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The Gladiator (1938) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.