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Death Race 2000

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.

Where to Stream

  • Cultpix

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Box Office

Budget: $300,000
Revenue: $8,000,000
ROI: +2,566.7%

Verdict: Hit

Trailer

Crew

Directors

> Paul Bartel (Director)
> Tak Fujimoto (Director of Photography)
> Lewis Teague (Second Unit Director)
> Charles B. Griffith (Second Unit Director)
> Dennis E. Jones (Assistant Director)

Writers

> Ib Melchior (Original Story)
> Charles B. Griffith (Screenplay)
> Robert Thom (Screenplay)