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C
Average
MASTER SCORE 51.0 / 100
1978·Action / Drama / Sci-Fi·1h 22m

DEATHSPORT

“DeathSport isn't just a game. In the year 3000, it's the only way to survive!”

1000 years into the future, after the Great Neutron Wars, the world is divided into desert wastelands and isolated city-states. Notorious "Desert Ranger" Kaz is forced to fight in the DeathSport, dueling on futuristic motorcycle "Death Machines". With the help of renegade vixen Deneer, Kaz must face his past and fight to save himself and his people.

Above the Line
Allan Arkush, Nicholas Niciphor, Roger Corman·DirectorNicholas Niciphor·ScreenplayDonald E. Stewart·ScreenplayGary Graver·Director of PhotographyAndy Stein·MusicLarry Bock·Editor
Cast
David Carradine·Kaz OshayClaudia Jennings·DeneerRichard Lynch·Ankar MoorWilliam Smithers·Doctor KarlWill Walker·Marcus KarlDavid McLean·Lord ZirpolaJesse Vint·PolnaH.B. Haggerty·JailerBrenda Venus·AdriannLinnea Quigley·Courtesan
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 5
Allan Arkush·DirectorNicholas Niciphor·DirectorRoger Corman·DirectorJanine Green·Script SupervisorJim Burnett·Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Nicholas Niciphor·ScreenplayFrances Doel·StoryDonald E. Stewart·Screenplay
Camera· 3
Gary Graver·Director of PhotographySteve Eichenlaub·Assistant CameraJohn Bollinger·Assistant Camera
Editing· 4
Larry Bock·EditorAllan Arkush·Associate EditorSteve Grossman·Assistant EditorPatricia Lee·Assistant Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Andy Stein·Music“Blue” Gene Tyranny·MusicianJerry Garcia·MusicianPaul Hunt·Sound
Art & Design· 3
Sharon Compton·Art DirectionCharles Nixon·Property MasterMolly Martin·Makeup Artist
Production· 3
Roger Corman·ProducerRichard T. Schor·Production ManagerPaul Kimatian·Unit Manager
Other Departments· 5
Simone Boisseree·StuntsDebbie Evans·Stunt DriverDavid R. Ellis·Stunt DriverJane Ruhm·Wardrobe MasterGeorge Fullwood·Choreographer
By the Numbers
51.0
OF 100
Master Score
4.1
OF 10
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Worldwide Gross
0
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Deathsport's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#87CEEB
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Mood
Action, Adventure
Composition
Centered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The movie poster depicts a muscular man with long dark hair, wearing a helmet and minimal clothing, riding a futuristic motorcycle. He holds a torch aloft in hi”

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Key Elements
MotorcycleTorchHelmetFuturistic Devices
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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