From Rollerball to Rome - Reflection on a Sci-Fi Classic (2020)
Produced for the "ultimate edition" of "Rollerball" from Capelight Pictures in Germany, 2020. The Blu-Ray of the original 1975 classic comes packed with this fascinating 85-minute documentary that charts the influence of "Rollerball" on contemporary scifi cinema, including "Mad Max", "The Warriors" and "Escape from New York", as well as the Italian variant that struck the big time with motion picture successes such as "The Bronx Warriors" franchise, "The New Barbarians" and the wonderfully trashy "Endgame".
Director: Naomi Holwill
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: April 17, 2020
Cast
- Maud Adams - Self
- Sergio Martino - Self
- Kim Newman - Self
- Giuseppe Pinori - Self
- John Richardson - Self
- Sergio Salvati - Self
- Michael Sopkiw - Self
- Robin Vidgeon - Self
- Calum Waddell - Self
- Dick Warlock - Self
Screenplay
Editing: Naomi Holwill
Production: High Rising Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English, Italiano
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is From Rollerball to Rome - Reflection on a Sci-Fi Classic about?
- Produced for the "ultimate edition" of "Rollerball" from Capelight Pictures in Germany, 2020. The Blu-Ray of the original 1975 classic comes packed with this fascinating 85-minute documentary that charts the influence of "Rollerball" on contemporary scifi cinema, including "Mad Max", "The Warriors" and "Escape from New York", as well as the Italian variant that struck the big time with motion picture successes such as "The Bronx Warriors" franchise, "The New Barbarians" and the wonderfully trashy "Endgame".
- Who directed From Rollerball to Rome - Reflection on a Sci-Fi Classic?
- From Rollerball to Rome - Reflection on a Sci-Fi Classic was directed by Naomi Holwill.
- Who stars in From Rollerball to Rome - Reflection on a Sci-Fi Classic?
- From Rollerball to Rome - Reflection on a Sci-Fi Classic stars Maud Adams, Sergio Martino, Kim Newman, Giuseppe Pinori, John Richardson, Sergio Salvati.
- How long is From Rollerball to Rome - Reflection on a Sci-Fi Classic?
- From Rollerball to Rome - Reflection on a Sci-Fi Classic has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is From Rollerball to Rome - Reflection on a Sci-Fi Classic?
- From Rollerball to Rome - Reflection on a Sci-Fi Classic is a Documentary film.
- Where was From Rollerball to Rome - Reflection on a Sci-Fi Classic produced?
- From Rollerball to Rome - Reflection on a Sci-Fi Classic was produced in United Kingdom.