Rollerball

Release Date: 23rd March 2015
Format: Blu-ray
Starring: James Caan, John Houseman, Maud Adams
Directed by: Norman Jewison

IN THE NOT TOO DISTANT FUTURE, WARS WILL NO LONGER EXIST. BUT THERE WILL BE ROLLERBALL.

In a corporate-controlled future, the world’s nations have been disbanded and conflict is a thing of the past. But blood continues to be shed on the tracks of Rollerball – a brutal contact sport which pits players in a battle of life and death.

James Caan (The Godfather, Thief, Misery) plays Jonathan E., celebrated captain of the Houston Rollerball team whose prowess on the track has earned him renown across the globe. But this fame has also attracted the ire of the games’ corporate sponsors, who wish to suppress any displays of individual achievement – fearing this could encourage the populace to revolt. With the powers-that-be pushing for his retirement, Jonathan is faced with a choice – concede to the Corporation’s will or take a stand, by continuing to compete in the increasingly deadly games.

Shot in Munich to make use of the city’s futuristic Olympic architecture, Rollerball is a classic slice of dystopian filmmaking, mixing high-octane action sequences with gripping (and thoroughly prescient) social commentary. The future is now – the future is Rollerball!

SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS:

• High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation of the film from a digital transfer prepared by MGM Studios
• Original Stereo 2.0 audio (uncompressed PCM on the Blu-ray)
• Isolated Music and Effects Soundtrack
• Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
• Audio Commentary with director Norman Jewison
• Audio Commentary with writer William Harrison
• Blood Sports with James Caan – A brand-new interview with the Rollerball star
• The Fourth City: Shooting Rollerball in Munich – Unit manager Dieter Meyer and others revisit the Audi Dome and other original locations
• The Bike Work: Craig R. Baxley on the Motorcycle Stunts in Rollerball – Stunt artist Baxley on the challenges and dangers of being one of the Rollerball bikers
• Return to the Arena: The Making of Rollerball
• From Rome to Rollerball: The Full Circle – original EPK bringing together interviews and on-set footage
• Original Theatrical Trailer
• Theatrical Teaser
• TV Spots
• Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Paul Shipper
• Collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film, illustrated with original archive stills and posters.