Rollerball (1977)
English action film directed by Norman Jewison
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m 115 min
- Released
- 18 May 1977
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Rollerball has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes (115 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 18 May 1977. It is directed by Norman Jewison and stars James Caan, John Houseman and Maud Adams.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Norman Jewison
- Cast
- James Caan, John Houseman, Maud Adams, John Beck, Moses Gunn, Ralph Richardson, Richard LeParmentier, Pamela Hensley, Shane Rimmer, Burt Kwouk, Barbara Trentham, Steve Boyum
- Cinematography
- Douglas Slocombe
- Editing
- Antony Gibbs
- Music
- André Previn
- Written by
- William Harrison, Norman Jewison
- Produced by
- Norman Jewison
- Production
- United Artists
- Distribution
- United Artists
Box office, awards and more
- Award
- Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film
- Based on
- Roller ball murder
- Set in
- New York City, Tokyo, Houston
- Filmed in
- Germany, Munich, Pinewood Studios
- Country
- Australia, United Kingdom, United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 18 May 1977
- First shown
- 25 June 1975 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Rollerball?
Rollerball has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes, or 115 min.
When did Rollerball release?
Rollerball released on 18 May 1977.
Who directed Rollerball?
Rollerball is directed by Norman Jewison.
Who is in the cast of Rollerball?
The cast of Rollerball includes James Caan, John Houseman, Maud Adams, John Beck, Moses Gunn and Ralph Richardson.
What is Rollerball rated in the US?
Rollerball is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
Is Rollerball based on a true story or a book?
Rollerball is based on Roller ball murder.
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