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Gladiators reunion in Munich: Crowe and Moeller celebrate 25 years!
Russell Crowe and Ralf Moeller celebrated the 25th anniversary of “Gladiator” with pasta, wine and FaceTime calls in Munich.
Gladiators reunion in Munich: Crowe and Moeller celebrate 25 years!
Russell Crowe and Ralf Moeller got together in Munich to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the classic film “Gladiator”. The meeting took place on Saturday evening in the Italian restaurant Guido Al-Duomo took place at Frauenplatz. In the heart of the city, surrounded by delicious pasta and a fine Australian red wine, the two actors reflected on their time together and their future plans.
“Gladiator,” a milestone not only in Crowe’s career but also for Moeller, was the reason for their years-long friendship. Moeller humorously described Crowe, who won the Best Actor Oscar for his role as Maximus in 2001, as a friend for life. During the dinner they even had the opportunity to chat via FaceTime with Arnold Schwarzenegger, another prominent actor. Great conversations with friends from the old days - this evening was a celebration of memories.
A nostalgic encounter
Among the 10,000 likes on threads, 19,000 on Instagram and 7,000 on Facebook that Moeller recorded for his photo of the meeting, there were also one or two critical voices. One user pointed out an alleged etiquette error to Crowe, showing that in the world of celebrity, even the smallest details don't go unnoticed. For fans, however, it was above all a nostalgic experience that brought back memories of the iconic film, which grossed approximately $457 million worldwide and was Crowe's breakthrough.
“Gladiator,” which won five Oscars, tells the story of a Roman general seeking revenge against a corrupt emperor. In addition to Crowe in the lead role, Joaquin Phoenix and Connie Nielsen also star. The film is currently on Pluto TV and ranks third among the most popular films on the streaming service in the USA. Ridley Scott, the director, had some challenges on set, which Crowe overcame with flying colors.
A generous evening
The conviviality of the evening was also rounded off by the generous tip of 1,000 euros that Crowe left. After dinner, he had a rickshaw take him to his luxury hotel - a delightful end to a successful meeting between two old friends. Moeller, who also shared the event on his social media channels, wonderfully expresses his joy about this reunion in his posts.
As Moeller rightly noted, such gatherings are not only an opportunity to share old stories, but also to honor the connections formed through shared experiences. “Gladiator” will be remembered not only as a film, but also as the starting point for a friendship that has spanned many years.
Munich is no stranger to Russell Crowe; his last visit was in August 2023, when he visited the famous Hofbräuhaus. Perhaps there will be more such nostalgic gatherings in the future - fans will certainly want more insight into the behind-the-scenes stories of their favorite films.