Death Race 2000
"In the year 2000, hit and run driving is no longer a felony. It's the national sport!"
Originally released in 1975. Death Race 2000 is a action/science fiction film. directed by Paul Bartel. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring David Carradine, Simone Griffeth, and Sylvester Stallone
Synopsis
In a boorish future, the government sponsors a popular, but bloody, cross-country race in which points are scored by mowing down pedestrians. Five teams, each comprised of a male and female, compete using cars equipped with deadly weapons. Frankenstein, the mysterious returning champion, has become America's hero, but this time he has a passenger from the underground resistance.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 30, 1975
50 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (533 votes)
Budget
$300K
Production budget
Box Office
$8M
26.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
David Carradine
as Frankenstein
Simone Griffeth
as Annie Smith
Sylvester Stallone
as Machine Gun Joe Viterbo
Mary Woronov
as Calamity Jane
Roberta Collins
as Matilda the Hun
Martin Kove
as Nero the Hero
Louisa Moritz
as Myra
Don Steele
as Junior Bruce
Joyce Jameson
as Grace Pander
Carle Bensen
as Harold
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $300,000
- Revenue
- $8,000,000
Production Companies
- New World Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Death Race 2000 about?
In a boorish future, the government sponsors a popular, but bloody, cross-country race in which points are scored by mowing down pedestrians. Five teams, each comprised of a male and female, compet...
Who directed Death Race 2000?
Death Race 2000 was directed by Paul Bartel.
How long is Death Race 2000?
Death Race 2000 has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Death Race 2000 released?
Death Race 2000 was released on April 30, 1975 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Death Race 2000?
The main cast of Death Race 2000 includes David Carradine, Simone Griffeth, Sylvester Stallone, Mary Woronov, Roberta Collins.
Is Death Race 2000 worth watching?
Death Race 2000 has a user rating of 6.1/10 based on 533 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.