Speed poster
Director Jan de Bont
Writer Graham Yost

Speed

Tagline: Get ready for rush hour.

Release Date: 1994-06-09

Duration: 116 minutes

Synopsis

Jack Traven, an LAPD cop on SWAT detail, and veteran SWAT officer Harry Temple thwart an extortionist-bomber's scheme for a $3 million ransom. As they corner the bomber, he flees and detonates a bomb vest, seemingly killing himself. Weeks later, Jack witnesses a mass transit city bus explode and nearby a pay phone rings. On the phone is that same bomber looking for vengeance and the money he's owed. He gives a personal challenge to Jack: a bomb is rigged on another city bus - if it slows down below 50 mph, it will explode - bad enough any day, but a nightmare in LA traffic. And that's just the beginning...

Casting

  • Keanu Reeves
    Jack Traven
  • Sandra Bullock
    Annie
  • Alan Ruck
    Stephens
  • Patrick Fischler
    Friend of Executive
  • Richard Schiff
    Train Driver
  • Veronica Cartwright
    Bag Lady (uncredited)
  • Joe Morton
    Capt. McMahon
  • Dennis Hopper
    Howard Payne
  • Jeff Daniels
    Harry
  • Glenn Plummer
    Jaguar Owner