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27 April 1975 (USA)
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In The Year 2000 Hit And Run Driving Is No Longer A Felony. It's The National Sport! more
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A champion of a brutal cross-country car race of the future where pedestrians are run down for points...
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Death Race 2 Is Happening
(From ReelzChannel. 17 November 2009, 8:25 AM, PST)
Death Race 2: Casting Now
(From Screenrush. 16 November 2009, 3:26 AM, PST)
(From ReelzChannel. 17 November 2009, 8:25 AM, PST)
Death Race 2: Casting Now
(From Screenrush. 16 November 2009, 3:26 AM, PST)
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A Missing Piece From My Childhood
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | David Carradine | ... | Frankenstein |
 | 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 (as The Real Don Steele) |
| Joyce Jameson | ... | Grace Pander |
| Carle Bensen | ... | Harold |
| Sandy McCallum | ... | Mr. President |
| Paul Laurence | ... | Special agent |
| Harriet Medin | ... | Thomasina Paine |
| Vince Trankina | ... | Lt. Fury |
| Bill Morey | ... | Deacon |
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USA:84 min | Argentina:84 min
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Color (Metrocolor)
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1.33 : 1 more
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Iceland:12 |
Australia:M (TV rating) |
Netherlands:18 (original rating) |
Argentina:18 (re-rating) |
Argentina:X (original rating) |
Netherlands:16 (re-rating) |
France:-16 |
Australia:R |
Canada:13+ (Quebec) |
Canada:AA (Ontario) |
Finland:K-18 |
Germany:16 (2002) |
Sweden:15 |
UK:18 |
USA:R |
West Germany:18 (original rating) |
Canada:R (Manitoba) |
UK:X (original rating) |
Norway:18 (DVD release) (2003) (uncut version) |
Norway:16 (video) (1988) (heavily cut) |
Norway:(Banned) (1976-2003) (cinema release) |
Canada:A (Nova Scotia) (original rating) |
Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) (re-rating) (2002)
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The film retains only the basic premises of the original short story by Ib Melchior; the characters and incidents are all different. The story focuses on just one mechanic and driver, and one anti-racer. In particular, it does not include the President or the special driver Frankenstein.
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Crew or equipment visible: Cameraman and camera visible in reflection of trumpet in opening shot.
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Ray "Nero the Hero" Ladagon:
You're blocking me Cleopatra! My fans want to see me.
Cleopatra: Why, they've never seen a has-been before?
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Cleopatra: Why, they've never seen a has-been before?
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Spoofed in Satan's Little Helper (2004)
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When I was younger and my family would go for a drive, my father would often make the remark that if he swerved and hit someone, it would be worth twenty points. In my youth, I never really understood where he picked it up from, but now I think it's safe to say that "Death Race 2000" was his source.
In a post-revolutionary America, racers travel from the East Coast to West Coast, racking up points along the way by running down citizens, with more points given for women, children and the elderly. Starring David Carradine and Sylvester Stallone.
While this movie is fairly cheesy, it's fun in a way most other films simply aren't. I wouldn't even call it a "dark comedy" because the violence isn't dark, it's just campy. And there is some strong underlying message about American values that could be interpreted differently by different people: is America an inherently violent nation? Or are we a nation trying to maximize our freedoms? (This dispute comes into play when "rebels" show up who wish to end the race and restore the old America.) Stallone has a surprisingly small role, despite being the secondary character. He does not speak much and seems to be in the movie for no other reason than to use violence against women. In the vernacular, he "keeps his pimp hand strong".
David Carradine, who never busts out a karate move in this film, is the real hero. He plays the race's most popular character ("Frankenstein") who has been pieced back together year after year. His bondage gear outfit and smooth Carradine attitude make him a clear favorite for movie viewers, as well.
I would need to view this film again to fully analyze it, but I think the parody of American culture is very interesting and there's no surprise this film is shown now on "American Movie Classics". That's something Stephen King's "Running Man" will probably never accomplish.