Rollerball (1975): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Rollerball is a 1975 action sci-fi film directed by Norman Jewison, starring James Caan, Burt Kwouk and John Beck. It runs 2 hours 5 minutes. It won 2 awards from 5 nominations, including Best Production Design at the BAFTA 1976. Critics gave it 56 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 5m (125 min)
- Director
- Norman Jewison
- Original language
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English - Studio
- United Artists
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Rollerball About?
The premise of Rollerball without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a dystopian future, rollerball has evolved into a brutal, highly popular sport. Star player Jonathan finds himself increasingly troubled by the game's violent nature and the manipulative control of its creator, Petrovich. Alongside teammates Marcus and Aurora, Jonathan must navigate the intense pressure and escalating danger as Petrovich orchestrates the sport for maximum entertainment, pushing the players to their limits and threatening their survival.
Rollerball Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- dystopia
- fictional sport
- defiance
- resentment
- conspiracy
- courage
- hero
- corporation
- future
- based on short story
- sports team
- corporate executive
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- tournament
- fistfight
- forced retirement
- violence
- title spoken by character
- multinational corporation
- ball
- environmental destruction
- husband wife relationship
- cheering audience
- coma
- ex husband ex wife relationship
- head injury
- roller skates
- chanting someone's name
- motorcyclist
- vegetative state
- dysfunctional marriage
- reminiscence
- cynicism
- dystopian sci fi
- athlete
- fight
- fighting the system
- coach
- hit by a motorcycle
- retribution
- brutality
- murder
- friendship
- orchestral music score
- pill
- motorcycle accident
- artificial intelligence
- super computer
- competition
- helmet
- training
Rollerball Cast
James Caan leads the cast, with Burt Kwouk and John Beck. Directed by Norman Jewison; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Norman Jewison
Also Starring in Rollerball
· 6 moreMore from Norman Jewison
More films directed by Norman Jewison, best-rated first: Moonstruck, In the Heat of the Night, The Hurricane and Fiddler on the Roof.
Rollerball Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Rollerball 56 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
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IMDb 6.5 /10
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Metacritic 56 Metascore
User score 6.9
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TMDB 62% User score
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Rollerball Plot Summary
What happens in Rollerball from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
It is the year 2018, and the world has transformed into a place devoid of wars, poverty, and violence. Instead, people channel their frustrations through the thrilling experience of Rollerball games. In a thrilling matchup, the Houston team triumphs over Madrid, with their standout player, Jonathan E, showcasing his exceptional scoring skills. Despite the brutality of the game, the players revel in it, celebrating their victory alongside corporate executives led by the arrogant Mr. Bartholomew.
Full summary
The whole story of Rollerball, scene by scene
Rollerball Awards & Nominations
Rollerball won 2 awards from 5 nominations, including Best Production Design at the BAFTA 1976. Its biggest night was the BAFTA 1976, with 1 win from 4 nominations.
2 wins5 nominations2 ceremonies
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BAFTA 1976 1 win · 4 nominations- Won Best Production Design
- Nominated Best Cinematography
- Nominated Best Editing
- Nominated Best Sound
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Saturn Awards 1976 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Best Actor
Rollerball Trailers & Videos
6 videos: 2 trailers and 4 clips.
- Trailer Official Trailer
- Clip ROLLERBALL (1975) | Training Speech | James Caan Scene | MGM
- Clip ROLLERBALL (1975) | Opening Match Scene | MGM
- Clip ROLLERBALL (1975) | The Corporation Wants Jonathan to Retire | MGM
How Well Do You Know Rollerball?
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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In which year is the movie 'Rollerball' set?
Cars in Rollerball
1 car on screen: the Honda CB 125.
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Honda CB 125 Main role
Rollerball Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “¿un futuro próximo?” and “Ρόλερμπολ”.
- Also known as
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- ¿un futuro próximo?
- Ρόλερμπολ
- Rollerball - Os Gladiadores do Século XXI
- Роллербол
- Rollerball: Os Gladiadores do Futuro
- 롤러볼
- 疯狂轮滑
- Los gladiadores del futuro
- Ролербол
- ローラーボール
- โรลเลอร์บอล เกมล่าเหนือมนุษย์
- Ölüm Pateni
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Rollerball FAQ: Cast, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Rollerball, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Rollerball?
Rollerball runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).
When was Rollerball released?
Rollerball was released on June 25, 1975.
Who directed Rollerball?
Rollerball was directed by Norman Jewison.
More films by Norman Jewison Who is in the cast of Rollerball?
Rollerball stars James Caan, Burt Kwouk and John Beck, among 10 credited actors.
How is Rollerball rated?
Rollerball has 6.5/10 on IMDb, 56 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
What awards did Rollerball win?
Rollerball won 2 awards from 5 nominations, including Best Production Design at the BAFTA 1976.
Does Rollerball have a post-credit scene?
No. Rollerball has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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