Rollerball (1975) Movie Summary and Review

Movie Summary for Rollerball (1975)

Rollerball (1975) Movie Brief

Norman Jewison directed this ‘70s movie based on a short story by William Harrison.

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DVD Release For Rollerball (1975)

The DVD for the movie Rollerball (1975) runs 125 minutes , was released on March 10, 1998 by MGM (Video & DVD) and is rated R Click To Buy.

Film Plot For Rollerball (1975)

Rollerball is a sci fi movie that depicts a futuristic society in which countries no longer exist. Instead, the world is ruled by corporations. The game of rollerball is used to control the population, demonstrating the futility of the individual. One player, however, named Jonathan E. (played by James Caan) becomes an excellent player at the game and threatens corporate control over civilization.

Will Jonathan E. be able to overcome the forces of evil, though? Watch the movie Rollerball to find out.

Cast of Rollerball (1975) Film

Jonathan E. – James Caan
Bartholomew – John Houseman
Ella – Maud Adams
Moonpie – John Beck
Cletus – Moses Gunn
Mackie – Pamela Hensley
Daphne – Barbara Trentham
Rusty, Team Executive – Shane Rimmer
Japanese Doctor – Burt Kwouk
Girl in Library – Nancy Bleier
Bartholomew’s Aide – Richard LeParmentier
Strategy Coach for Houston Team – Robert Ito
Librarian – Ralph Richardson

Rollerball (1975) Movie Trivia Items

Rollerball was the first motion picture to give screen credits to stunt performers.

Contrary to urban legend, no one was killed during the filming of Rollerball.

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The Film Rollerball (1975) was released on January 1, 1975 and earned $30,000,000 in ticket sales in US theatres.

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