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Rollerball (2002)
Release Year: 2002
Nation: Germany, Japan, United States of America
Alternative Title: Ролербол, Rollerball - Könyörtelen játék, Batalia pe role, Rolerbol, Роллербол, Ölüm Pateni
Director: John McTiernan
Writer: John Pogue, Larry Ferguson, William Harrison
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: Atlas Entertainment, Helkon Media, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Mosaic Media Group, TOHO-TOWA, Yorktown Productions
Genre: Action, Action Film, Sci-Fi, Science Fiction, Science Fiction Film, Sport, Thriller
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
Similar:
Keywords
Keywords: arena, dystopia, future sport, manager, motor sport, roller skating, roller-skating, sports, wrestling
Story
In 'Rollerball', Jonathan Cross and Marcus Kane participate in an intense, futuristic sport called Rollerball. The game involves skating around a track while trying to score points against opposing teams in various ways such as throwing balls into goals or eliminating opponents by knocking them out of the race using various obstacles on the track like ramps and barriers. As they play, Jonathan and Marcus become disillusioned with the violent nature of the sport and decide they want to quit. However, Alexi Petrovich, their cruel and vindictive promoter, forces them to continue playing through manipulative tactics.
Summary
Directed by John McTiernan in 2002, 'Rollerball' is a fast-paced action thriller set in the future. It's about a dangerous sport called Rollerball, which combines elements of roller skating and wrestling. The film explores themes of rebellion against oppressive systems and the exploitation of athletes for entertainment.
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