A samurai sword, rollerblades, and psychedelic quests in a post-apocalyptic Wheelzone.
THE ROLLER BLADE SEVEN
In a futuristic society, a sword-wielding roller skater fights evil ninjas, punk roller skaters and is sent on an important rescue mission.
Quick Answer
The Roller Blade Seven is a 1991 American action, drama, and science fiction film directed by Donald G. Jackson about a sword-wielding roller skater sent to rescue his sister from an evil overlord in a post-apocalyptic world.
Programmer's Pick
Zen Film, unscripted mayhem, and rollerblading samurai swords in a post-apocalyptic fever dream—The Roller Blade Seven gleefully mangles narrative rulebooks in favor of repetition, surreal characters, and an aesthetic only psychotronic cinema dares.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- Donald G. Jackson
- Writers
- Scott Shaw, Donald G. Jackson
- Release
- 1991
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Country
- United States of America
- Language
- English
- Genres
- Action, Drama, Science Fiction
Why This Matters
This 1991 cult martial arts film brought together director Donald G. Jackson and co-writer/star Scott Shaw, featuring an eclectic cast including Frank Stallone, Karen Black, Joe Estevez, Don Stroud, and William Smith.
Cast & Crew
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Why Cult
Shot with no script and embracing a 'Zen Film' ethos, this movie's structure is as unpredictable as its characters.
In this post-apocalyptic land, society runs on roller skates and skateboards—no wheels, no progress.
Minimal dialogue, repeated scenes, and footage loops create an almost hypnotic cinematic rhythm.
Watch genre regulars like Scott Shaw, Karen Black, and Frank Stallone Jr. skate and swordfight their way through outlandish roles.
Scene Gallery
Threat File
Abduction of Sister Sparrow
Pharaoh and his minions
Women enslaved, society ruled by evil overlord
Post-apocalyptic Wheelzone
Questions from the Vault
When was The Roller Blade Seven released? +
The Roller Blade Seven was released in 1991.
Who directed The Roller Blade Seven? +
Donald G. Jackson directed The Roller Blade Seven.
How long is The Roller Blade Seven? +
The Roller Blade Seven has a runtime of 96 minutes.
What genre is The Roller Blade Seven? +
The Roller Blade Seven is an action, drama, and science fiction film.
Where can I watch The Roller Blade Seven? +
You can watch The Roller Blade Seven on SassyFlix.
Why does Hawk arrive on a motorcycle when everyone else travels by roller skates or skateboards in the Wheelzone? +
Hawk Goodman stands out by arriving in the Wheelzone on a Harley Davidson motorcycle, contrasting the region's custom of moving exclusively on roller skates or skateboards.
How does The Roller Blade Seven use repetition in its storytelling? +
Key scenes are replayed multiple times, such as Hawk repeatedly leaving a car-park from different bays, adding a surreal, dreamlike quality to the narrative.
