Death Race 2000
“In the year 2000, hit and run driving is no longer a felony. It's the national sport!”
Synopsis
In a boorish future, the government sponsors a popular, but bloody, cross-country race in which points are scored by mowing down pedestrians. Five teams, each comprised of a male and female, compete using cars equipped with deadly weapons. Frankenstein, the mysterious returning champion, has become America's hero, but this time he has a passenger from the underground resistance.
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Death Race 2000 (1975) - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-05-10
Top Cast
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David Carradine
Frankenstein
Simone Griffeth
Annie Smith
Sylvester Stallone
Machine Gun Joe Viterbo
Mary Woronov
Calamity Jane
Roberta Collins
Matilda the Hun
Martin Kove
Nero the Hero
Louisa Moritz
Myra
Don Steele
Junior Bruce
Joyce Jameson
Grace Pander
Carle Bensen
Harold
Sandy McCallum
Mr. President
Paul Laurence
Special Agent
Harriet Medin
Thomasina Paine
Vince Trankina
Lt. Fury
Bill Morey
Deacon
Fred Grandy
Herman the German
William Shephard
Pete
Leslie McRay
Cleopatra
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 30, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 22, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$300K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
26.67x
+$7.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Bartel
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles B. Griffith, Robert Thom
- Original Score
- Paul Chihara
- Original Title
- Death Race 2000
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Budget
- $300K
- Worldwide Gross
- $8M
- Production Studios
- New World Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Bartel
Charles B. Griffith, Robert Thom, Ib Melchior
Paul Chihara
Tak Fujimoto
Tina Hirsch
Jim Weatherill, Roger Corman
Department Leadership Roster
Jim Weatherill
Producer
Charles B. Griffith
Screenplay
Paul Bartel
Director
Robert Thom
Screenplay
Paul Chihara
Original Music Composer
Tina Hirsch
Editor
Tak Fujimoto
Director of Photography
Ronald Ross
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.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Death Race 2000
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Death Race 2000 about?
In a boorish future, the government sponsors a popular, but bloody, cross-country race in which points are scored by mowing down pedestrians. Five teams, each comprised of a male and female, compete using cars equipped with deadly weapons. Frankenstein, the mysterious returning champion, has become America's hero, but this time he has a passenger from the underground resistance.
Who directed Death Race 2000?
Death Race 2000 was directed by Paul Bartel.
Who stars in Death Race 2000?
The principal cast of Death Race 2000 includes David Carradine, Simone Griffeth, Sylvester Stallone, Mary Woronov, Roberta Collins.
When was Death Race 2000 released and how long is it?
Death Race 2000 was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
What was the box office and production budget of Death Race 2000?
Death Race 2000 had a reported production budget of $300K and grossed $8M at the worldwide box office (26.67 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Death Race 2000?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Death Race 2000 was composed by Paul Chihara.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Death Race 2000?
Death Race 2000 holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).