Splashy but easy-to-navigate site offers lots of Quicktime and audio clips, plus an assortment of costume sketches accompanying stills of the actors wearing the creations by Janty Yates.
The official site from Sony Pictures offers an impressive presentation of historical and production background for the film, including costume stills and sketches. Be sure to check out the amazing links section, which includes listings of museums and period resources, a slew of re-enactment web sites, and even fan sites for the film and actors.
Your basic web calling card, with some stills but little detail.
The Paramount Classics site in English includes the usual background stuff. There's also an official German site at Sunshine, which at least mentions the costume designer, Györgyi Szakács.
Attractive site with lots of stills showcasing Anna Buruma's costumes.
Short article detailing the Smithsonian's participation in researching history for The Patriot; from the July issue of Smithsonian magazine.
On-line version of American Cinematographer's coverage of Ridley Scott's Gladiator
Three additional articles on the production design, directing, and cinematography of Gladiator.
IGN FilmForce article on the Ridley Scott-helmed film
Entertainment Weekly Online article contrasting Hollywood's mightiest swordsmen; vote for your favorite.
The official movie tie-in comes complete with stills from the set, special in-depth interviews with the cast, director and producers, and information on how the Smithsonian Institute helped oversee the production for historical accuracy.
The official full-color companion book, featuring excerpts from the screenplay, historical sidebars and illustrations, details on period costumes and epic set designs, behind-the-scenes photographs from the location filming, and interviews with the screenwriters, actors, and director. Inexplicably, this is listed as an October 2000 publication, but may be available earlier based on the film's success.
Scholars explore the filming of history in essays ranging from Jurassic Park to Apollo 13. Entries look at plot, costume design, technology, and character portrayals, examine the historical aftermath of events in the film, juxtapose film stills with historical paintings and photos, and suggest background reading.