Rollercoaster (1977)
Rollercoaster is a 1977 action movie directed by James Goldstone, with a running time of 1h 59m. It stars George Segal, Richard Widmark and Timothy Bottoms.
A young terrorist kills and injures patrons of a Norfolk amusement park by placing homemade explosives on the track of one of its roller coasters. After staging a similar incident in Pittsburgh, he sends a tape to a meeting of major amusement park executives in Chicago, demanding $1 million to make him stop.
Quick answers
What is Rollercoaster about?
A young terrorist kills and injures patrons of a Norfolk amusement park by placing homemade explosives on the track of one of its roller coasters. After staging a similar incident in Pittsburgh, he sends a tape to a meeting of major amusement park executives in Chicago, demanding $1 million to make him stop.
When was Rollercoaster released?
Rollercoaster was released on 10 June 1977.
How long is Rollercoaster?
Rollercoaster runs 1h 59m.
Who made Rollercoaster?
Rollercoaster was directed by James Goldstone.
Cast
- George Segal as Harry Calder
- Richard Widmark as Agent Hoyt
- Timothy Bottoms as Young Man
- Harry Guardino as Keefer
- Susan Strasberg as Fran
- Henry Fonda as Simon Davenport
- Helen Hunt as Tracy Calder
- Dorothy Tristan as Helen
- Harry Davis as Benny Neilson
- Stephen Pearlman as Bert Lyons
- G.F. Rowe as Wayne Moore
- Wayne Tippit as Police Captain Christie