Rollercoaster (1977): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Rollercoaster is a 1977 action thriller directed by James Goldstone, starring George Segal as Harry Calder, Helen Hunt and Richard Widmark. It runs 1 hour 59 minutes and earned $908 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 59m (119 min)
- Director
- James Goldstone
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Rollercoaster About?
The premise of Rollercoaster without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A hidden killer lurks among the thrill‑seekers, turning joy into terror. A young terrorist plants homemade explosives on a Norfolk roller coaster track, killing and injuring patrons, then repeats the attack in Pittsburgh. He records the carnage and sends a tape to a Chicago meeting of amusement‑park executives, demanding one million dollars to stop his rampage.
Rollercoaster Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- amusement park
- rollercoaster
- bomb
- terrorist
- explosive
- sabotage
- destruction
- remote control
- death
- explosion
- detonator
- binoculars
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- terrorist plot
- terrorism
- disaster
- vietnam war veteran
- nameless character
- policeman
- shooting
- ceo chief executive officer
- horseback riding
- quitting smoking
- violence
- danger
- divorced couple
- divorced man
- telephone
- telephone call
- risk
- peril
- jeopardy
- shot in the leg
- suspicion
- suspect
- music band
- rock group
- hat
- evil
- killing
- mass murder
- mass killer
- escape
- homicide
- mad bomber
- video camera
- money
- ransom
- blackmail
- psychopath
- balloon
Rollercoaster Cast & Characters
George Segal leads the cast as Harry Calder, with Helen Hunt as Tracy Calder and Richard Widmark as Agent Hoyt. Directed by James Goldstone; 34 actors are credited in all.
- Director James Goldstone
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George Segal as Harry Calder -
Helen Hunt as Tracy Calder - Richard Widmark as Agent Hoyt
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Henry Fonda as Simon Davenport
Also Starring in Rollercoaster
· 30 more- Steve Guttenberg Messenger (uncredited)
- Timothy Bottoms Young Man
- Craig Wasson Hippie Boy
- Dorothy Tristan Helen
- Michael Bell Demerest
- Robert Quarry Mayor
- Susan Strasberg Fran
- Harry Guardino Keefer
- Bruce French Bomb Squad #2
- Bruce Kimball Bomb Squad #1
- Mark Thomas Agent with Red Hat
- Quinn K. Redeker Owner #2
- Harry Davis Benny Neilson
- Dick Wesson Tourist Father
- Tara Buckman Coaster Attendant
- Stephen Pearlman Bert Lyons
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- Russell Mael Themselves
- Ron Mael Themselves
- Stephen Mendillo Bomb Squad #3
- Monica Lewis Tourist Mother
- Bill Sorrells Selby
- Arthur Peterson Owner
- Wayne Tippit Police Captain Christie
- Gene Tyburn Bomb Squad #5
- Larry Holt Bomb Squad #4
- Gloria Calomee Jackie
- G.F. Rowe Wayne Moore
- Richard Altman Mandell
- Jean Rasey Girl in Line
- Greg Elliot Boy in Line
Rollercoaster Plot Summary
What happens in Rollercoaster from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
An unnamed man sneaks into Ocean View Amusement Park and plants a small radio-controlled bomb on the tracks of the park’s wooden roller coaster, The Rocket. The blast derails the train, injuring or killing riders, and safety inspector Harry Calder George Segal is called to investigate. A park worker recalls seeing a maintenance man on the tracks earlier in the day, but there’s no record of anyone being assigned there, hinting at a deliberate, organized crime behind the tragedy.
Full summary
The whole story of Rollercoaster, scene by scene
Rollercoaster Box Office
Rollercoaster grossed $908 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$908
Rollercoaster Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Rollercoaster.
How Well Do You Know Rollercoaster?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who is the safety inspector tasked with investigating the amusement‑park bombings?
Cars in Rollercoaster
29 cars on screen, including the 1975 Buick Skylark and the 1975 Ford LTD.
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1975 Buick Skylark Important role -
1975 Ford LTD Important role -
1966 Ford Mustang Important role -
1975 Checker Taxicab Minor role
Rollercoaster Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “Achterbahn” and “Rollercoaster il grande brivido”.
- Also known as
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- Achterbahn
- Rollercoaster il grande brivido
- Montaña rusa
- Le Toboggan de la mort
- רכבת הרים
- Berg- och dalbanan
- Les montagnes russes
- Hullámvasút
- Terror na Montanha-Russa
- Русские горы
- Horská dráha
- 위험한 열차
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- 摩天轮大血案
- 摩天輪大血案
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Rollercoaster FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Rollercoaster, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Rollercoaster?
Rollercoaster runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).
When was Rollercoaster released?
Rollercoaster was released on June 10, 1977.
Who directed Rollercoaster?
Rollercoaster was directed by James Goldstone.
More films by James Goldstone Who is in the cast of Rollercoaster?
Rollercoaster stars George Segal as Harry Calder, Helen Hunt as Tracy Calder and Richard Widmark as Agent Hoyt, among 34 credited actors.
How much did Rollercoaster make at the box office?
Rollercoaster grossed $908 worldwide.
Does Rollercoaster have a post-credit scene?
No. Rollercoaster has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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