Death Race is a 2008 American dystopian action thriller film written and directed by Paul W. S. Anderson. It stars Jason Statham, Tyrese Gibson, Ian McShane, and Joan Allen. Synopsis: A race car driver who has been imprisoned for a murder he did not commit is offered his freedom in exchange for winning the prison vehicular combat racing series.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_Race_(2008_film)