Deathsport
1978, English. Directed by Allan Arkush & Nicholas Niciphor.
DeathSport isn't just a game. In the year 3000, it's the only way to survive!
1,000 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.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Deathsport isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online.
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Cast & crew
- Allan ArkushDirector
- Nicholas NiciphorDirector
- David CarradineKaz Oshay
- Claudia JenningsDeneer
- Richard LynchAnkar Moor
- William SmithersDoctor Karl
- Will WalkerMarcus Karl
- David McLeanLord Zirpola
- Jesse VintPolna
- H.B. HaggertyJailer
- John HimesTritan President
- Jim GalanteTritan Guard
- Peter HooperMr. Bakkar
- Brenda VenusAdriann
Details
- Released
- 1 April 1978
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Nicholas Niciphor, Frances Doel, Donald E. Stewart
- Budget
- $150K
- Box office
- $400K
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Deathsport: quick answers
Is Deathsport worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 4.0/10 from 62 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Deathsport?
Deathsport runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
Does Deathsport have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Deathsport. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Deathsport parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Deathsport is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Deathsport on?
Deathsport isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Deathsport?
If you liked Deathsport, try Surrogates, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Insurgent.
Who directed Deathsport?
Deathsport (1978) was directed by Allan Arkush and Nicholas Niciphor and stars David Carradine, Claudia Jennings, Richard Lynch.