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Release Date:
25 June 1975 (USA)
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Tagline:
In the not-too-distant future, wars will no longer exist... more
Plot:
In a corporate controlled future, an ultra-violent sport known as Rollerball represents the world, and one of it's powerful athletes is out to defy those who want him out of the game. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
Won BAFTA Film Award.
Another 3 wins
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5 nominations
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NewsDesk:
(9 articles)
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Underrated 70's film
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Cast
(Complete credited cast) | James Caan | ... | Jonathan E. |
 | John Houseman | ... | Bartholomew |
 | Maud Adams | ... | Ella |
| John Beck | ... | Moonpie |
| Moses Gunn | ... | Cletus |
| Pamela Hensley | ... | Mackie |
| Barbara Trentham | ... | Daphne |
| John Normington | ... | Executive |
| Shane Rimmer | ... | Rusty, Team Executive |
| Burt Kwouk | ... | Japanese Doctor |
| Nancy Bleier | ... | Girl in Library |
| Richard LeParmentier | ... | Bartholomew's Aide (as Rick LeParmentier) |
| Robert Ito | ... | Strategy Coach for Houston Team |
| Ralph Richardson | ... | Librarian |
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| Miquel Brown | ... | (unconfirmed) |
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Runtime:
125 min
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Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
4-Track Stereo (35 mm magnetic prints) |
70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints)
Certification:
Finland:K-16 (uncut) (2000) |
Finland:K-16 (cut) (1988) |
Finland:K-18 (uncut) (1975) |
New Zealand:M (re-rating) (2002) |
New Zealand:R18 (orginal rating) (1976) |
UK:15 (video rating) (1987) |
Australia:M |
Canada:13+ (Québec) |
Canada:14A (Alberta) (re-rating) (1999) |
Canada:AA (Ontario) |
Germany:16 (2002) |
Netherlands:18 |
Norway:18 (1976) |
Singapore:NC-16 |
Sweden:15 |
UK:AA (original rating) |
USA:R |
West Germany:18 (original rating) |
Canada:PG (Manitoba) |
Canada:A (Nova Scotia)
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Trivia:
The game of Rollerball was so realistic the cast, extras, and stunt personnel played it between takes on the set.
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Continuity: At the beginning of the Madrid game, there is a shot of the crowd just after Jonathan E. takes possession of the ball for the first time; visible in the shot is the scoreboard, reading 1-0 Houston. Neither team has scored as yet.
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Quotes:
Ella:
But comfort is freedom. The entire history of civilization is a struggle against poverty and need.
Jonathan E.: No, that's not it. That's never been it. I mean, them privileges just buy us off.
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Jonathan E.: No, that's not it. That's never been it. I mean, them privileges just buy us off.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Free Enterprise (1998)
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Soundtrack:
Symphony no. 8: First Movement
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FAQ
What is "Rollerball"?Why was Jonathan E being forced to retire?
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This movie presents a dark, disturbing look at a possible future. The movie portrays a cold, sterile society where humanity is generally absent. Corporations run the world and the global pasttime is a violent sport reminisent of the Roman Coliseum. The rollerball scenes, which get more and more violent as the film progresses, are disturbing enough. Equally disturbing is a scene where a group of drunk partygoers blow up trees with some sort of gun. The citizens of this future society are really lacking feeling and humanity. Despite the film's dated look, it's still a future that seems quite possible.