I guerrieri dell'anno 2072 (1984)
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- 1h 34min
- Action, Sci-Fi
- 28 Jan 1984 (Italy)
- Movie
In 2072 Rome, Italy, the ruthless CEO of a TV network plots to stage a modern series of gladiator games for ratings while one 'contenstant' learns of a conspiracy behind the true nature of the results.
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Cast
| Jared Martin | ... |
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| Fred Williamson | ... |
Abdul
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| Howard Ross | ... |
Raven
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Eleonora Brigliadori | ... |
Sarah
(as Eleonor Gold)
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| Cosimo Cinieri | ... |
Professor Towman
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| Claudio Cassinelli | ... |
Cortez
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| Valeria Cavalli | ... |
Susan
(as Valerie Jones)
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| Donald O'Brien | ... |
Monk
(as Donal O'Brian)
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| Penny Brown | ... |
Sybil
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| Al Cliver | ... |
Kirk
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Mario Novelli | ... |
Tango
(as Tony Sanders)
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| Hal Yamanouchi | ... |
Akira
(as Haruiko Yamanouchi)
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Omero Capanna | ... |
Hitman (uncredited)
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Matteo Corsini | ... |
(uncredited)
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Giovanni Di Benedetto | ... |
Sam (uncredited)
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| Lucio Fulci | ... |
(uncredited)
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| Cinzia Monreale | ... |
Linda (uncredited)
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Franco Moruzzi | ... |
Gladiator (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Lucio Fulci | ||
Written by
| Elisa Briganti | ... | (screenplay) |
| Elisa Briganti | ... | (story) |
| Cesare Frugoni | ... | (screenplay) |
| Lucio Fulci | ... | (screenplay) |
| Dardano Sacchetti | ... | (screenplay) |
| Dardano Sacchetti | ... | (story) |
Produced by
| Edmondo Amati | ... | producer |
| Maurizio Amati | ... | producer |
| Sandro Amati | ... | producer |
Music by
| Riz Ortolani | ||
Cinematography by
| Giuseppe Pinori | ... | (as Joseph Pinori) |
Editing by
| Vincenzo Tomassi | ... | (as Vincent Thomas) |
Editorial Department
| Rita Antonelli | ... | assistant editor |
| Carlo Della Corte | ... | assistant editor |
Production Design by
| Giacomo Calò Carducci | ||
| Franco Vanorio | ||
Costume Design by
| Mario Giorsi | ||
Makeup Department
| Franco Di Girolamo | ... | chief makeup artist |
| Martina Patacca | ... | hair stylist |
| Vitaliana Patacca | ... | hair stylist |
| Rosario Prestopino | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Piero Lazzari | ... | production manager (as Peter Larson) |
| Enzo Nigro | ... | production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Luciano Palermo | ... | second unit director |
| Rinaldo Ricci | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Alvaro Belsole | ... | set construction |
| Giuseppe Cancellara | ... | motorcycle designer |
| Joe Cancellara | ... | motorcycle designer |
| Agatino Fonti | ... | props |
| Stefano Paltrinieri | ... | set dresser |
| E. Rancati | ... | set furnishings |
| Enzo Sciotti | ... | poster artist |
Sound Department
| Nick Alexander | ... | dubbing editor: voices: Al Cliver |
| Edmondo Gintili | ... | foley recordist / sound effects editor |
| Eros Giustini | ... | sound |
| Alvaro Gramigna | ... | foley man |
| Bruno Moreal | ... | re-recording engineer |
| Antonio Testa | ... | sound supervisor |
| Giuseppe Testa | ... | boom operator |
| Michael Billingsley | ... | dialogue editor (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Joseph Nathanson | ... | miniatures designer |
| Alvaro Passeri | ... | miniature constructor / optical effects |
Stunts
| Sergio Mioni | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Franco Moruzzi | ... | stunts |
| Vittorio Nencini | ... | stunts |
| Omero Capanna | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Stefano Maria Mioni | ... | stunt double (uncredited) |
| Mario Novelli | ... | stunt actor (uncredited) |
| Franco Maria Salamon | ... | stunt driver (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Antonio Benetti | ... | still photographer |
| Giancarlo Granatelli | ... | assistant camera |
| Antonio Marra | ... | key grip |
| Sandro Rubeo | ... | assistant camera |
| Renato Sardini | ... | chief electrician |
| Silvano Tessicini | ... | camera operator |
| Aldo Tonti | ... | director of photography: second unit |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Lucia Baldacci | ... | seamstress |
| Silvano Giusti | ... | assistant costume designer |
Script and Continuity Department
| Maria Gloria Eminente | ... | script supervisor |
| Camilla Fulci | ... | script supervisor: second unit |
Additional Crew
| Renato Agostini | ... | set technician |
| Arditi | ... | footwear |
| Carlo Baccarini | ... | dubbing director |
| Antonio Corridori | ... | set technician |
| Antonio Mastronardi | ... | administrator |
| Andrea Nuzzolo | ... | production secretary |
| Nick Alexander | ... | voice dubbing (uncredited) |
| Edward Mannix | ... | voice dubbing (uncredited) |
| Susan Spafford | ... | voice dubbing (uncredited) |
| Pat Starke | ... | voice dubbing (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Regency Productions (presents)
Distributors
- Ascot Filmverleih (1984) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- J.F. Films de Distribución S.A. (1984) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Titanus (1984) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Astral Video (Canada) (VHS)
- Astro Distribution (1998) (Germany) (VHS)
- Concorde Video (Netherlands) (VHS) (as "Rome 2072 AD - The New Gladiators")
- Films International (Belgium) (VHS) (as "Rome 2033 - The Fighting Centurions") (slightly cut)
- HGV Video Productions (1989) (Canada) (VHS)
- Media Home Entertainment (United States) (VHS)
- Oxford Video (1980) (Finland) (VHS)
- Reel One Entertainment S.L. (2022) (Spain) (Blu-ray) (DVD) (Ultra HD Blu-ray)
- Renaissance Content Group (2023) (World-wide) (tv)
- Seven Keys Home Video (1980) (Australia) (video) (as 'New Gladiators')
- Severin Films (2021) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Severin Films (2021) (United States) (DVD)
- Topanga Canyon Films (2018) (Spain)
- Troma Team Video (2001) (United States) (DVD)
- UFA Video (West Germany) (VHS)
- Video Treasures (1989) (United States) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Arditi (footwear)
- Arlo 2 - Roma Cine Service (camera and lighting equipment)
- CAM (music publishers)
- Cine Audio Effects (sound effects)
- Cinematografica Service (C.S.) (transportation)
- Costumi d'Arte (costume house)
- Rocchetti e Carboni (wigs)
- Videogamma (titles)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
In the future, two television networks compete for ratings by producing violent game shows. One network produces a modern day version of the Roman gladiators, only on motorcycles instead of chariots, and uses convicted murderers as the participants, The network decides it needs a champion for this sport, so they frame a constant winner from another game for murder, and place him on the show. Written by Humberto Amador |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The year 2072 isn't gratuitous (but is always misspelled in different countries releases), the Roman Coliseum was built in the year 72 A.D. therefore the main event is part of the bi-millennial celebrations. See more » |
| Goofs | Very obvious miniatures used for several shots of the city. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The New Gladiators, Exterminator 2, and Aftermath (2013). See more » |
| Soundtracks | The Fighter Centurions See more » |
| Quotes |
Commentator:
Take a good look at these contestants, because for these men violent death is just seconds away. See more » |