Rollerball(1975)
Director:
Norman Jewison
In a corporate-controlled future, an ultra-violent sport known as Rollerball represents the world, and one of its powerful athletes is out to defy tho...se who want him out of the game. Show More
Rollerball
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Rollerball is a gripping action-sci-fi film set in a dystopian future where corporations hold absolute power. The world is enthralled by a brutal sport called Rollerball, and the story follows the journey of one of its star athletes, Jonathan E. In this thrilling movie, Jonathan finds himself at odds with the corporate powers that be, who want him out of the game.
Set against the backdrop of a highly commercialized and controlled society, Rollerball depicts a world where individuality and personal gain are suppressed and corporations rule every aspect of life. Jonathan, however, refuses to conform and becomes a symbol of resistance against the oppressive system.
Through intense and violent Rollerball matches, Jonathan's defiance unleashes a wave of change, prompting the corporations to devise sinister plans to eliminate him. As the athlete fights for his survival, he must also face the consequences of his actions, forcing him to question the nature of power, control, and the true purpose of the sport.
With its thought-provoking themes and thrilling action sequences, Rollerball explores the dangers of a society driven by corporate interests and the potential for rebellion against an oppressive regime. This classic film keeps viewers on the edge of their seats, combining adrenaline-pumping sports action with a gripping narrative about individual freedom and the fight against systemic control.
Set against the backdrop of a highly commercialized and controlled society, Rollerball depicts a world where individuality and personal gain are suppressed and corporations rule every aspect of life. Jonathan, however, refuses to conform and becomes a symbol of resistance against the oppressive system.
Through intense and violent Rollerball matches, Jonathan's defiance unleashes a wave of change, prompting the corporations to devise sinister plans to eliminate him. As the athlete fights for his survival, he must also face the consequences of his actions, forcing him to question the nature of power, control, and the true purpose of the sport.
With its thought-provoking themes and thrilling action sequences, Rollerball explores the dangers of a society driven by corporate interests and the potential for rebellion against an oppressive regime. This classic film keeps viewers on the edge of their seats, combining adrenaline-pumping sports action with a gripping narrative about individual freedom and the fight against systemic control.