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Death Race 2000
“In the year 2000, hit and run driving is no longer a felony. It's the national sport!”
6.2 / 10• 1975• 1h 20m•R• English
ActionScience FictionComedy
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
David Carradine
Frankenstein
Lead
Simone Griffeth
Annie Smith
Sylvester Stallone
Machine Gun Joe Viterbo
Mary Woronov
Calamity Jane
Roberta Collins
Matilda the Hun
Martin Kove
Nero the Hero
Louisa Moritz
Myra
Don Steele
Junior Bruce
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Paul Bartel's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Death Race 2000 is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
