Any fans of the 1975 version of "Rollerball'?

[Aristus]

To this day, it still gets mixed reviews. My own stepson described it being hampered by being "The 1970's vision of the future", which of course it was.

But I think it's a marvelous film. Far more layered than one might expect from an violent action movie like this. Of course, it was directed by Norman Jewison, so it ought to have some depth.

Opinions?

[MrScorpio]

1. Yes, I have the DVD

It's the only true version

[Scuba]

2. James Caan? Of course.

[Paladin]

3. I thought it was well done. (nt)

[valerief]

4. It was far more appealing than I had expected it to be. Great surprise! nt

[Paladin]

5. I read the short story ("Rollerball Murder") on which it was based in Esquire magazine.

Long ago, when I was in college. From that time on, I was a fan.

[Aristus]

6. I've read the short story collection in which "RBM" was published.

William Harrison was an underrated story teller.

I think his story element that RBM was designed to get rid of surplus population was a little off the mark, though. Corporations depend on a population surplus in order to keep wages low and job insecurity high - i.e. "Don't like this job? Then take a hike! There are a hundred people standing around outside who will be happy to have it!"

OTOH, the game in both the story and the film could be intended to rid corporate society of young, strong, aggressive men with leadership potential, as these men pose a potential threat to the corporations.