Rollerball (1975)
In the not-too-distant future, wars will no longer exist. But there WILL be...The Game
In a corporate-controlled future, an ultra-violent sport known as Rollerball represents the world, and one of its powerful athletes is out to defy those who want him out of the game.
Director: Norman Jewison
Genre: Science Fiction, Action
Runtime: 125 min
Release Date: June 25, 1975
Cast
- James Caan - Jonathan E.
- John Houseman - Bartholomew
- Maud Adams - Ella
- John Beck - Moonpie
- Moses Gunn - Cletus
- Pamela Hensley - Mackie
- Barbara Trentham - Daphne
- John Normington - Executive
- Shane Rimmer - Rusty, Team Executive
- Burt Kwouk - Japanese Doctor
Screenplay
- William Harrison (Screenplay)
- William Harrison (Short Story)
Music: André Previn
Cinematography: Douglas Slocombe
Editing: Antony Gibbs
Production: United Artists, Algonquin
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $6M
Box Office: $30M
Original Language: en
Themes
Visions of Future and Technology, Overpopulation and Resource Scarcity, Sci-Fi Action and Future Wars
Keywords
future, sports, dystopia, game, roller skating, future sport
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Rollerball about?
- In a corporate-controlled future, an ultra-violent sport known as Rollerball represents the world, and one of its powerful athletes is out to defy those who want him out of the game.
- Who directed Rollerball?
- Rollerball was directed by Norman Jewison.
- Who stars in Rollerball?
- Rollerball stars James Caan, John Houseman, Maud Adams, John Beck, Moses Gunn, Pamela Hensley.
- How long is Rollerball?
- Rollerball has a runtime of 2h 5m (125 minutes).
- What genre is Rollerball?
- Rollerball is a Science Fiction, Action film.
- What is the budget of Rollerball?
- Rollerball had a budget of $6M.
- How much did Rollerball gross?
- Rollerball grossed $30M worldwide.
- Where was Rollerball produced?
- Rollerball was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Rollerball?
- The themes of Rollerball include: Visions of Future and Technology, Overpopulation and Resource Scarcity, Sci-Fi Action and Future Wars.