Rollerball (1975)

In the not-too-distant future, wars will no longer exist. But there WILL be...The Game

Rollerball (1975) poster

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:

Cast

Screenplay

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

Rollerball 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.