Deathsport (1978) Movie Poster Deathsport is a 1978 American science fiction sports action film directed by Donald G. Jackson and starring David Carradine. The film, set in the future, follows a rebellious young man who becomes a champion in an illegal interplanetary motor racing event called "Deathsport." The title refers to the dangerous and violent competition between contestants. This movie poster is a promotional material for the Deathsport (1978) film.