Deathsport
“DeathSport isn't just a game. In the year 3000, it's the only way to survive!”
Synopsis
1000 years into the future, after the Great Neutron Wars, the world is divided into desert wastelands and isolated city-states. Notorious "Desert Ranger" Kaz is forced to fight in the DeathSport, dueling on futuristic motorcycle "Death Machines". With the help of renegade vixen Deneer, Kaz must face his past and fight to save himself and his people.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2022-10-18
Top Cast
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David Carradine
Kaz Oshay
Claudia Jennings
Deneer
Richard Lynch
Ankar Moor
William Smithers
Doctor Karl
Will Walker
Marcus Karl
David McLean
Lord Zirpola
Jesse Vint
Polna
H.B. Haggerty
Jailer
Brenda Venus
Adriann
Linnea Quigley
Courtesan
John Himes
Tritan President
Jim Galante
Tritan Guard
Gene Hartline
Enforcer Sergeant
Chris Howell
Stateman Officer
Valerie Rae Clark
Dancer
Archie Freeman
Mutant
Russ Dvonch
Mutant
Ron Gans
Narrator (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allan Arkush, Nicholas Niciphor
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicholas Niciphor, Donald E. Stewart
- Original Score
- Andy Stein
- Original Title
- Deathsport
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- New World Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allan Arkush, Nicholas Niciphor
Nicholas Niciphor, Donald E. Stewart, Frances Doel
Andy Stein
Gary Graver, Paul Hunt
Larry Bock
Roger Corman
Department Leadership Roster
Allan Arkush
Director
Nicholas Niciphor
Director
Nicholas Niciphor
Screenplay
Donald E. Stewart
Screenplay
Gary Graver
Director of Photography
Larry Bock
Editor
Roger Corman
Producer
Gene Hartline
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 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Deathsport
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What is Deathsport about?
1000 years into the future, after the Great Neutron Wars, the world is divided into desert wastelands and isolated city-states. Notorious "Desert Ranger" Kaz is forced to fight in the DeathSport, dueling on futuristic motorcycle "Death Machines". With the help of renegade vixen Deneer, Kaz must face his past and fight to save himself and his people.
Who directed Deathsport?
Deathsport was directed by Allan Arkush, Nicholas Niciphor.
Who stars in Deathsport?
The principal cast of Deathsport includes David Carradine, Claudia Jennings, Richard Lynch, William Smithers, Will Walker.
When was Deathsport released and how long is it?
Deathsport was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Deathsport?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Deathsport was composed by Andy Stein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Deathsport?
Deathsport holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).