Return to the Arena: The Making of 'Rollerball'

Return to the Arena: The Making of 'Rollerball'

2000 · 25 min · ★ 6.7 · Documentary

Documentary about the making of the 1975 science-fiction dystopia classic featuring interviews with director Norman Jewison, actor John Beck, screenwriter William Harrison, and stunt co-ordinator Max Kleven.

Directed by Jeffrey Schwarz

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