Death Race 2000 (1975): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Death Race 2000 is a 1975 action comedy starring David Carradine, Sylvester Stallone and Martin Kove. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes. Critics gave it 82% on Rotten Tomatoes and 58 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 20m (80 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- New World Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Death Race 2000 About?
The premise of Death Race 2000 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a dystopian America, the brutal sport of Transcontinental Road Racing has become a twisted form of entertainment. Racers compete across the country, accumulating points for speed and destruction. Frankenstein and "Machine Gun" Joe Viterbo are among the frontrunners, known for their ruthless tactics. However, a group of rebels seeks to dismantle this violent competition and end the carnage once and for all.
Death Race 2000 Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- carsploitation
- b movie
- cross country race
- dystopian sci fi
- female rear nudity
- female frontal nudity
- tyranny
- dystopia
- road racing
- car racing
- female nudity
- game of death
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- political satire
- blood sport
- fictitious sport
- automobile racing
- reckless driving
- psychotronic film
- child in jeopardy
- female topless nudity
- nude woman
- race
- dystopian future
- navigator
- president
- road movie
- voyeur
- blonde
- revolution
- nazi
- racer
- swastika
- resistance fighter
- machine gun
- killing spree
- hiding one's face
- satire
- vehicle combat
- unmasking
- absurd violence
- hit and run
- television reporter
- mask
- highway
- grandmother granddaughter relationship
- explosion
- exploding car
- dictatorship
- artificial hand
- betrayal
Death Race 2000 Cast
David Carradine leads the cast, with Sylvester Stallone and Martin Kove.
Also Starring in Death Race 2000
· 6 moreDeath Race 2000 Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Death Race 2000 82% on Rotten Tomatoes and 58 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
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IMDb 6.2 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 82% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 64%
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Metacritic 58 Metascore
User score 6.2
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TMDB 61% User score
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Death Race 2000 Plot Summary
What happens in Death Race 2000 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a grim future set in 2000, the United States has crumbled under the weight of a dire financial crisis and a military coup. This new regime, known as the United Provinces of America, is ruled by a cult figure called Mr. President. To keep the masses entertained and docile, they are fed a constant stream of bloody, gladiatorial events, with the Annual Transcontinental Road Race serving as the ultimate spectacle, symbolizing twisted ideals of American values.
Full summary
The whole story of Death Race 2000, scene by scene
Death Race 2000 Trailers & Videos
8 videos: 3 trailers, 4 clips and 1 featurette.
- Trailer Death Race 2000 (1975) Theatrical Trailer [4K] [FTD-0757]
- Trailer Death Race 2000 ≣ 1975 ≣ Trailer
- Clip Death Race 2000 Hospital Clip
- Clip Death Race 2000 - Machine Gun Joe [clip]
How Well Do You Know Death Race 2000?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the primary event that embodies the American way of life in the film?
Cars in Death Race 2000
12 cars on screen, including the Manta Mirage and the Manta Mirage.
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Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Convertible Typ 14 Main role
Death Race 2000 Also Known As
40 alternative titles, including “Les Seigneurs de la route” and “Anno 2000”.
- Also known as
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- Les Seigneurs de la route
- Anno 2000
- Death Race Two-Thousand
- Deathrace 2000
- Herrscher der Straße
- Death Race 2000 - Herrscher der Strasse
- 夺命狂奔2000
- 死亡飞车2000
- Dodenrace 2000
- Death Race 2000 - Frankensteins Todesrennen
- La Course à la mort de l'an 2000
- Смертельні перегони 2000-го року
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- Frankensteins Todes-Rennen
- La carrera de la muerte del año 2000
- 死亡车神
- Anno 2000 - La corsa della morte
- Frankensteins Todesrennen
- La Course à la mort de l’an 2000
- Corrida da morte no ano 2000
- Смертельные гонки 2000
- 死亡车神2000
- Cesta gladiátorů 2000
- Halálos futam 2000
- לוחמי הדרכים
- Ölüm Yarışı 2000
- La course contre la mort
- Смертельні перегони 2000
- Dødsrace 2000
- Wyścig Śmierci 2000
- Corrida da Morte - Ano 2000
- 죽음의 경주
- Ράλλυ Θανάτου στο Έτος 2000
- Carrera de la muerte 2000
- 亡命賽車2000
- Smrtonosna utrka 2000
- デス・レース2000年
- La cursa de la mort
- ซิ่งดับฟ้าท้าสั่งตาย
- Cursa mortală 2000
- Смъртоносна надпревара 2000
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Death Race 2000 FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Death Race 2000, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Death Race 2000?
Death Race 2000 runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
When was Death Race 2000 released?
Death Race 2000 was released on April 27, 1975.
Who is in the cast of Death Race 2000?
Death Race 2000 stars David Carradine, Sylvester Stallone and Martin Kove, among 10 credited actors.
How is Death Race 2000 rated?
Death Race 2000 has 6.2/10 on IMDb, 82% on Rotten Tomatoes, 58 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Does Death Race 2000 have a post-credit scene?
No. Death Race 2000 has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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