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Paladin

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21. I recall reading the original "Rollerball" short story in Esquire magazine.

Reply to Aristus (Reply #13)

Fri Jul 8, 2022, 01:29 PM

Jul 2022

I was in college at the time, and it thoroughly blew me away. School friends had the same reaction.

Norman Jewison's original movie did full justice to the story, and James Caan's portrayal of Jonathan E was outstanding, the best work he ever did, in my opinion. Looking forward to seeing it again.

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