Rollerball
“In the not-too-distant future, wars will no longer exist. But there WILL be...The Game”
Synopsis
In a corporate-controlled future, an ultra-violent sport known as Rollerball represents the world, and one of its powerful athletes is out to defy those who want him out of the game.
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Top Cast
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James Caan
Jonathan E.
John Houseman
Bartholomew
Maud Adams
Ella
John Beck
Moonpie
Moses Gunn
Cletus
Pamela Hensley
Mackie
Barbara Trentham
Daphne
Shane Rimmer
Rusty, Team Executive
John Normington
Executive
Burt Kwouk
Japanese Doctor
Nancy Bleier
Girl in Library
Richard LeParmentier
Bartholomew's Aide
Robert Ito
Strategy Coach for Houston Team
Ralph Richardson
Librarian
Valli Kemp
Woman at Party (uncredited)
Dick Enberg
Pregame Announcer (uncredited)
Tony Brubaker
Blue (uncredited)
Burnell Tucker
Jonathan's Captain of Guard (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 25, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 27, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$30M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5x
+$24M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Jewison
- Screenplay & Story
- William Harrison
- Original Score
- André Previn
- Original Title
- Rollerball
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Canada, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $30M
- Production Studios
- United Artists, Algonquin
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Jewison
William Harrison
André Previn
Douglas Slocombe
Antony Gibbs
Norman Jewison
Department Leadership Roster
Norman Jewison
Director
William Harrison
Screenplay
Norman Jewison
Producer
Douglas Slocombe
Director of Photography
Antony Gibbs
Editor
André Previn
Original Music Composer
Julie Harris
Costume Design
John Box
Production Design
Max Kleven
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rollerball
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rollerball about?
In a corporate-controlled future, an ultra-violent sport known as Rollerball represents the world, and one of its powerful athletes is out to defy those who want him out of the game.
Who directed Rollerball?
Rollerball was directed by Norman Jewison.
Who stars in Rollerball?
The principal cast of Rollerball includes James Caan, John Houseman, Maud Adams, John Beck, Moses Gunn.
When was Rollerball released and how long is it?
Rollerball was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
What was the box office and production budget of Rollerball?
Rollerball had a reported production budget of $6M and grossed $30M at the worldwide box office (5 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Rollerball?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rollerball was composed by André Previn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rollerball?
Rollerball holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).