Rollerball (1975)

Written by William Harrison

Directed by Norman Jewison, John McTiernan

Running Time: 129 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1975

Rating: 15 Certificate

Production Country: USA

Filmed in Colour

In a futuristic society set in 2018 there is no crime and no wars and countries have been replaced by corporations who are known as the leaders of the world, as well as the controllers of the population.

An extremely violent game enjoyed by millions, RollerBall is now the top recreational sport in the world with teams which represent various areas competing for the championship title. The game is also used as a means to control the population by demonstrating the lack of importance that individuality holds.

One particular player known as Jonathan E. (James Caan) is a ten-year veteran of the sport for the Houston team rises to the top of the league and fights for his personal freedom thus also fighting against corporate control. This doesn't impress corporate heads who wanted him to retire despite his fame and now his independence threatens to shake the corporate political structure of society.

Cast

	James Caan		Jonathan E.
	John Houseman		Bartholomew
	Maud Adams		Ella
	John Beck		Moonpie
	Moses Gunn		Cletus
	Pamela Hensley		Mackie
	Barbara Trentham		Daphne
	John Normington
	Shane Rimmer		Rusty Team 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