Ground Rules
“In this game the players are dying to win and only one man can even the score...”
Synopsis
"Battle Ball" is the new hot thing in the world of underground sports gambling. Motocross teams armed with metal claws and body armor fight their way to a caged car used as a moving goal. Led by corrupt bookmakers who want to up the blood and death to attract more people, one man decides to take a stand the only way he can: he takes the sport by storm and begins on a path of carnage and blood that can only bring the league down.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Patrick G. Donahue
- Screenplay & Story
- Sean P. Donahue, Patrick G. Donahue, Derrick Costa, Marty Poole
- Original Score
- Christy Coobatis
- Original Title
- Ground Rules
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Artist View Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patrick G. Donahue
Sean P. Donahue, Patrick G. Donahue, Derrick Costa, Marty Poole
Christy Coobatis
Angel Colmenares
Sean P. Donahue
Department Leadership Roster
Patrick G. Donahue
Director
Sean P. Donahue
Writer
Patrick G. Donahue
Writer
Derrick Costa
Writer
Marty Poole
Writer
Sean P. Donahue
Editor
Angel Colmenares
Director of Photography
Christy Coobatis
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Ground Rules.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ground Rules
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ground Rules about?
"Battle Ball" is the new hot thing in the world of underground sports gambling. Motocross teams armed with metal claws and body armor fight their way to a caged car used as a moving goal. Led by corrupt bookmakers who want to up the blood and death to attract more people, one man decides to take a stand the only way he can: he takes the sport by storm and begins on a path of carnage and blood that can only bring the league down.
Who directed Ground Rules?
Ground Rules was directed by Patrick G. Donahue.
Who stars in Ground Rules?
The principal cast of Ground Rules includes Sean P. Donahue, Frank Stallone Jr., Richard Lynch, Ted Markland, Elizibeth Carabarin.
When was Ground Rules released and how long is it?
Ground Rules was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Ground Rules?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ground Rules was composed by Christy Coobatis.