Quicksilver
“Kevin Bacon is Jack Casey. He traded in his three-piece suit for a ten-speed and the streets.”
Synopsis
Jack Casey used to be a hot-shot stock market whiz kid. After a disastrous professional decision, his life in the fast lane is over. He loses his nerve and joins a speed delivery firm which relies on bicycles to avoid traffic jams of San Francisco, is attracted to a fellow bicycler, Terri, and befriends Hector, a budding entrepreneur. Can Jack regain his nerve and his self-respect, and rebuild his life on a more sound basis?
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Quicksilver Movie Trailer with Kevin Bacon
Type: Trailer • Published 2006-09-16
Top Cast
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Kevin Bacon
Jack Casey
Jami Gertz
Terri
Paul Rodríguez
Hector Rodriguez
Rudy Ramos
Gypsy
Laurence Fishburne
Voodoo
Louie Anderson
Tiny
Gerald S. O'Loughlin
Mr. Casey
Andrew Smith
Gabe Kaplan
Charles McCaughan
Airborne
Abel Fernandez
Guyamo
David Harris
Apache
Georgann Johnson
Mrs. Casey
Joel Weiss
Educated
Jimmy Romano
Spider
Dick Warlock
Cab Driver
Joseph Hieu
Asian Gang Member #1
Michael Paul Chan
Asian Gang Member #2
Valerie McIntosh
Hooker
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 14, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$7.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.72x
-$2.8M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thomas Michael Donnelly
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas Michael Donnelly
- Original Score
- Tony Banks
- Original Title
- Quicksilver
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $7.2M
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thomas Michael Donnelly
Thomas Michael Donnelly
Tony Banks
Thomas Del Ruth
Tom Rolf
Daniel Melnick, Michael I. Rachmil
Department Leadership Roster
Thomas Michael Donnelly
Director
Tony Banks
Original Music Composer
Thomas Del Ruth
Director of Photography
Thomas Michael Donnelly
Screenplay
Tom Rolf
Editor
Charles Rosen
Production Design
Betsy Cox
Costume Design
Daniel Melnick
Producer
Michael I. Rachmil
Producer
Greg Walker
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Quicksilver
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What is Quicksilver about?
Jack Casey used to be a hot-shot stock market whiz kid. After a disastrous professional decision, his life in the fast lane is over. He loses his nerve and joins a speed delivery firm which relies on bicycles to avoid traffic jams of San Francisco, is attracted to a fellow bicycler, Terri, and befriends Hector, a budding entrepreneur. Can Jack regain his nerve and his self-respect, and rebuild his life on a more sound basis?
Who directed Quicksilver?
Quicksilver was directed by Thomas Michael Donnelly.
Who stars in Quicksilver?
The principal cast of Quicksilver includes Kevin Bacon, Jami Gertz, Paul Rodríguez, Rudy Ramos, Laurence Fishburne.
When was Quicksilver released and how long is it?
Quicksilver was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What was the box office and production budget of Quicksilver?
Quicksilver had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $7.2M at the worldwide box office (0.72 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Quicksilver?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Quicksilver was composed by Tony Banks.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Quicksilver?
Quicksilver holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).