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Cast

James Caan
as Jonathan E.

John Houseman
as Bartholomew

Maud Adams
as Ella

John Beck
as Moonpie

Moses Gunn
as Cletus

Pamela Hensley
as Mackie

Barbara Trentham
as Daphne

Ralph Richardson
as Librarian

Shane Rimmer
as Team Executive

Alfred Thomas Catalfo
as Team Trainer

Burnell Tucker
as Jonathan's Captain of Guard

Angus MacInnes
as Jonathan's Guard

Richard Le Parmentier
as Bartholomew's Aide

Burt Kwouk
as Doctor

Robert Ito
as Instructor

Nancy Blair
as Girl In Library

Loftus Burton
as Reporter

Abi Gouhad
as Reporter

Stephen Boyum
as Biker

Alan Hamane
as Biker

Danny Wong
as Biker

Bob Leon
as Biker

John Normington
as Executive

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Critic Reviews for Rollerball

Audience Reviews for Rollerball

• Jan 22, 2018

  This is one of the better 70s films that takes a closer look at corporations taking over everything. The film has lived on with the cutting edge stunts and the depiction of a world that is quite frightening with the general push for capitalism in our modern age. James Caan is a great actor and is anchors a film that should not have seen the light of day, it's an odd studio film but Jewison brings that quality he has been well known for. The game is the true reason for the film and it is relentless, you never feel safe while these guys are playing such a ruthless game. This film has stood the test of time and is one of my favourite cult films, even though it did good business at the box office. More films should have this style of filmmaking and a lot less remakes that are extremely empty. A remake of this film has the chance to take the social aspect of this film and dial it up, the reboot ramped up the game which was a bad mistake. 20-01-2017 .
  Brendan N Super Reviewer
• Dec 03, 2016

  In a future where corporations run pretty much everything and individualism is a big no-no, James Caan is our noble savage, curious as to why he is being asked to retire. Unfortunately that's all there is to this attempt at social commentary which is more flash than dash. Eat your popcorn quickly so as to get a good nap in for the last quarter.
  Kevin M. W Super Reviewer
• Nov 27, 2016

  Oh my word does this film d-r-a-g. It's not that it's "deliberate" or "thoughtfully paced" - it's just largely very dull, which I was not expecting. The actual games are reasonably exciting and well edited, but the tedium that surrounds them and the utter deficit of interesting characters bores. This film may very well have been an influence on The Running Man and The Hunger Games, but those films (and the books they were based on) are entertaining, clever and sometimes profound. Rollerball just exists.
  Daniel P Super Reviewer
• Oct 08, 2015

  Rollerball is in many ways the perfect four star sci-fi movie. While it is not at the level of a Star Wars, it is a cut above films such as Logan's Run or Soylent Green. It is both dated and futuristic. The filmmaking and acting are very 70s, yet well-done and have a charm (in some ways reminiscent of classic Star Trek). While the film does feature action segments, it is more about the concept world (material utopia, spiritual dystopia) and the quiet hero. Rollerball is a must-see for fans of intelligent sci-fi.
  Robert B Super Reviewer

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