At the time of its release, The Private Gladiator was heralded as the biggest budget film ever made within the adult sector. Unlike many films in its genre that rely on minimalist sets, Adamo’s production invested heavily in to recreate the grandeur of Ancient Rome. The trilogy—which includes Private Gold 54 , Private Gold 55: In the City of Lust , and Private Gold 56: Sexual Conquest —boasts a combined runtime of 351 minutes. Plot and Narrative The story closely follows the historical drama of 180 AD: