What's the Difference between Rollerball Murder the Book and Rollerball the Movie?
| In the Book |
In the Movie |
Jonathhon E
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Jonathhon E
Portrayed by: James Caan
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Mr. Bartholomew
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Mr. Bartholomew
Portrayed by: John Houseman
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Moonpie
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Moonpie
Portrayed by: John Beck
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Cletus
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Cletus
Portrayed by: Moses Gun
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Ella
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Ella
Portrayed by: Maud Adams
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Mackie
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Mackie
Portrayed by: Pamela Hensley
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Daphne
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Daphne
Portrayed by: Barbara Trentham
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This Character does not appear.
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Rusty, Team Exec
Portrayed by: Shane Rimmer
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This Character does not appear.
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Librarian
Portrayed by: Ralph Richardson
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| In the Book |
In the Movie |
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3 games are described, 2 others are mentioned. Houston defeats an unnamed team, then plays in Mexico City (oblong balls introduced), then Tokyo (3 oblong balls in play at once). An all-star game in New York with no time limit is to be played. The story ends prior to the start of the game. |
Houston is shown playing 3 games. They defeat Madrid (with no recent rule changes), defeat Tokyo (no penalties) then defeat New York (no penalties, no time limit). The movie ends with Jonathon scoring the only goal and with one survivor on each team. |