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Rollerball (1975)
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Rollerball (1975)

Science Fiction, Action • 2h 5m

Overview

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 those who want him out of the game.

Director: Norman Jewison

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Length

125 mins

Type

Movie

Last Updated

a year ago

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Excellent
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Length
125 mins
Type
Movie
Last Updated
a year ago
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