Death Race 2000 (1975)
In the year 2000, hit and run driving is no longer a felony. It's the national sport!
In a boorish future, the government sponsors a popular, but bloody, cross-country race in which points are scored by mowing down pedestrians. Five teams, each comprised of a male and female, compete using cars equipped with deadly weapons. Frankenstein, the mysterious returning champion, has become America's hero, but this time he has a passenger from the underground resistance.
Director: Paul Bartel
Genre: Action, Science Fiction, Comedy
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: April 30, 1975
Cast
- David Carradine - Frankenstein
- Simone Griffeth - Annie Smith
- Sylvester Stallone - Machine Gun Joe Viterbo
- Mary Woronov - Calamity Jane
- Roberta Collins - Matilda the Hun
- Martin Kove - Nero the Hero
- Louisa Moritz - Myra
- Don Steele - Junior Bruce
- Joyce Jameson - Grace Pander
- Carle Bensen - Harold
Screenplay
- Ib Melchior (Original Story)
- Charles B. Griffith (Screenplay)
- Robert Thom (Screenplay)
Music: Paul Chihara
Cinematography: Tak Fujimoto
Editing: Tina Hirsch
Production: New World Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $300,000
Box Office: $8M
Original Language: en
Themes
Visions of Future and Technology
Keywords
dystopia, reality spoof, street race, death game
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Death Race 2000 about?
- In a boorish future, the government sponsors a popular, but bloody, cross-country race in which points are scored by mowing down pedestrians. Five teams, each comprised of a male and female, compete using cars equipped with deadly weapons. Frankenstein, the mysterious returning champion, has become America's hero, but this time he has a passenger from the underground resistance.
- Who directed Death Race 2000?
- Death Race 2000 was directed by Paul Bartel.
- Who stars in Death Race 2000?
- Death Race 2000 stars David Carradine, Simone Griffeth, Sylvester Stallone, Mary Woronov, Roberta Collins, Martin Kove.
- How long is Death Race 2000?
- Death Race 2000 has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Death Race 2000?
- Death Race 2000 is a Action, Science Fiction, Comedy film.
- What is the budget of Death Race 2000?
- Death Race 2000 had a budget of $300,000.
- How much did Death Race 2000 gross?
- Death Race 2000 grossed $8M worldwide.
- Where was Death Race 2000 produced?
- Death Race 2000 was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Death Race 2000?
- The themes of Death Race 2000 include: Visions of Future and Technology.