Rollerball [DVD]

Movie / Show Details

Rollerball is a 1975 science fiction action film directed by Norman Jewison, starring James Caan as Jonathan E., the superstar athlete of a brutal sport that dominates a corporate-controlled future. In a world where traditional politics have collapsed and multinational corporations rule, rollerball serves as a violent outlet for society’s aggression. Jonathan’s popularity and influence threaten those in power, who pressure him to step down from the game, but he refuses to surrender his independence in a world designed to strip away individual will.

This single-disc DVD release runs 125 minutes and carries an R rating from United Artists. The disc includes both full-screen and widescreen versions of the film, along with audio commentary from director Jewison and behind-the-scenes material. Owning this used copy lets you experience a provocative 1970s vision of the future at a fraction of retail cost.