Rollerball (2002)

98 min · Action, Cyberpunk, action film, science fiction film

Popularity4.5/5

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Directors

John McTiernan

Cast

Chris Klein, LL Cool J, Rebecca Romijn, Naveen Andrews, Jean Reno, Oleg Taktarov, David Hemblen, Andrew Bryniarski, Janet Wright

The story

In 2005, the new sport of Rollerball, a violent extension of roller derby involving motorcycles and a metal ball, becomes popular in many countries. Marcus Ridley invites the talented sports fanatic Jonathan Cross to join him playing for the Zhambel Horsemen in Kazakhstan. Jonathan refuses, hoping to try out for the NHL in some months.

Catalogue themes and tags

Arena, Manager, Martial Arts, Motorcycle Racing, Roller-Skating, Unscrupulousness, Wrestling, Sports, Science Fiction, Action

Genres

Action, Cyberpunk, action film, science fiction film

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