In this extraordinary book about the making of one of the best films of the year, a rich array of more than 200 photos, production drawings, storyboards, costume ~ketches, architectural renderings,and digital effects images shows the cinematic process step by step.Readers get an inside view of the planning and execution of this spectacular movie, directed by Ridley Scott at the peak of his creative career.

本书包括了评语的摘录和拍摄电影所发生的一些故事，220多个彩色照片和未发表的幕后照片，制作记录，和背景资料，其中还包括了Steven Spielberg的个人评价。

INTRODUCTION

By Ridley Scott

FOREWORD

By Walter Parkes

PART

RAISING THE ROMAN EMPIRE

How Gladiator Came to the Screen

PART

A DREAM THAT WAS ROME

The Story of Gladiator

Film Credits

Acknowledgments