Death Race 2000

Some of the actors from the illustrious Oregon Shakespeare Festival have had sordid pasts. One of the most beloved actors, Sandy McCallum is one of those. He will make a special in-person appearance to share his bad Hollywood experiences in films like Sextette with Mae West. He appeared with David Carradine and Sylvester Stallone in the feature presentation of Roger Corman’s Death Race 2000 directed by Paul Bartel.

Originally released in 1975, the film portrays the future of the year 2000. The national sport has cross- country drivers in outrageously tacky costumes and cheesy racecars score points by wiping pedestrians off the road! This solution to the population problem is a barbaric cartoon come to life. The script constantly blames the French for all that is wrong in the world. “Euthanasia Day at the Hospital!” is a timely sequence in this severely silly and flamboyant satire. David Carradine’s character is named Frankenstein since he’s had so many limbs replaced. Pre-Rocky Sylvester Stallone plays his skanky arch enemy. Sandy McCallum has a key role as the President of the United States! Sandy has never bothered to watch the film! Let’s see if he can sit through it now! More about Sandy McCallum's visit ...

The evening will begin with choice animation, coming attractions and rarities from the vast archives of local collector Steven Mayerson.

Stay tuned for the first chapter of the 1941 serial, Jungle Girl! See terrific vine-swinging, cliff-diving, croc-wrestling, dorky gorillas, and of course, an evil twin.

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