Death Race (2008)

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Death Race (2008) poster

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.

Director: Paul W. S. Anderson
Genre: Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Paul Haslinger
Cinematography: Scott Kevan
Editing: Niven Howie
Production: Impact Pictures, Universal Pictures, Relativity Media, Cruise/Wagner Productions, H2S2 Filmproduktionsgesellschaft, Scion Films
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America, Germany
Language: English
Budget: $45M
Box Office: $76M
Original Language: en

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

Death Race 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.