King of the Quickies - Roger Corman
Today sees the UK release of Death Race, a high octane thriller starring Jason Statham with an approximate budget of $18 million. This may seem a little paltry compared to some blockbusters of late, but it’s a veritable fortune when you consider that the 1975 film on which it’s based, Death Race 2000, was made for a mere $300,000. Anyone who has seen any of the publicity for the remake may well be aware of the man that links both versions - producer Roger Corman. view source