Death Race (2008)
Get ready for a killer ride.
Terminal Island, New York: 2020. Overcrowding in the US penal system has reached a breaking point. Prisons have been turned over to a monolithic Weyland Corporation, which sees jails full of thugs as an opportunity for televised sport. Adrenalized inmates, a global audience hungry for violence and a spectacular, enclosed arena come together to form the 'Death Race', the biggest, most brutal event.
Cast
- Jason Statham - Jensen Ames
- Joan Allen - Warden Hennessey
- Ian McShane - Coach
- Tyrese Gibson - Machine Gun Joe Mason
- Natalie Martinez - Elizabeth Case
- Max Ryan - Pachenko
- Jason Clarke - Guard Ulrich
- Frederick Koehler - Lists
- Jacob Vargas - Gunner
- Justin Mader - Travis Colt
Screenplay
- Paul W. S. Anderson (Screenplay)
- Paul W. S. Anderson (Screenstory)
- Robert Thom (Original Film Writer)
- Charles B. Griffith (Original Film Writer)
- Ib Melchior (Original Film Writer)
Themes
Heart-Pounding Car Chases, Martial Arts Showdown, Speed and Adrenaline on the Race Track, Action-Packed Excitement, Prison Break and Manhunt
Keywords
prison, martial arts, car race, dystopia, matter of life and death, car crash, prison guard, prison escape, exploding building, vehicle combat, street race, remake, car fire, action hero, death game
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Death Race about?
- Terminal Island, New York: 2020. Overcrowding in the US penal system has reached a breaking point. Prisons have been turned over to a monolithic Weyland Corporation, which sees jails full of thugs as an opportunity for televised sport. Adrenalized inmates, a global audience hungry for violence and a spectacular, enclosed arena come together to form the 'Death Race', the biggest, most brutal event.
- Who directed Death Race?
- Death Race was directed by Paul W. S. Anderson.
- Who stars in Death Race?
- Death Race stars Jason Statham, Joan Allen, Ian McShane, Tyrese Gibson, Natalie Martinez, Max Ryan.
- How long is Death Race?
- Death Race has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is Death Race?
- Death Race is a Action, Thriller, Science Fiction film.
- What is the budget of Death Race?
- Death Race had a budget of $45M.
- How much did Death Race gross?
- Death Race grossed $76M worldwide.
- Where was Death Race produced?
- Death Race was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America, Germany.
- What are the themes of Death Race?
- The themes of Death Race include: Heart-Pounding Car Chases, Martial Arts Showdown, Speed and Adrenaline on the Race Track, Action-Packed Excitement, Prison Break and Manhunt.