Speed
Synopsis
A documentary on the history on mankind's attempts to reach high speeds. Starting with the invention of the bicycle, going on to sports cars, cars with jet engines, rocket-powered cars, attempts to break the sound barrier, and rocket-engine airplanes. Each achievement is documented by title card indicating the speed reached in miles per hour.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Monty Cox
Hunter
Shane McCamey
Kirkpatrick MacMillan
Linda Hoy
Scottish Lady
Omri Katz
Scottish Laddie
Andy Muxlow
Scottish Laddie
Lee Brock
Bill Vukovich
Kathy Graber
Ellen
Leif Green
Danny
Frank Dent
Policeman
Brad McCabe
Himself (stunt driver)
Kelly Brown
Himself (stunt driver)
Peter Renaday
Doctor
Art Scholl
Himself (stunt pilot)
Chuck Wentworth
Himself (stunt pilot)
James Burke
Narrator (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Greg MacGillivray
- Screenplay & Story
- Jim Foster, Steven Henschel, Greg MacGillivray
- Original Score
- Steve Wood
- Original Title
- Speed
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- MacGillivray Freeman Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Greg MacGillivray
Jim Foster, Steven Henschel, Greg MacGillivray
Steve Wood
Greg MacGillivray
Stephen Judson
Bill Bennett, Greg MacGillivray
Department Leadership Roster
Greg MacGillivray
Director
Jim Foster
Writer
Steven Henschel
Writer
Greg MacGillivray
Director of Photography
Steve Wood
Original Music Composer
Stephen Judson
Editor
Greg MacGillivray
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Speed
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What is Speed about?
A documentary on the history on mankind's attempts to reach high speeds. Starting with the invention of the bicycle, going on to sports cars, cars with jet engines, rocket-powered cars, attempts to break the sound barrier, and rocket-engine airplanes. Each achievement is documented by title card indicating the speed reached in miles per hour.
Who directed Speed?
Speed was directed by Greg MacGillivray.
Who stars in Speed?
The principal cast of Speed includes Monty Cox, Shane McCamey, Linda Hoy, Omri Katz, Andy Muxlow.
When was Speed released and how long is it?
Speed was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Speed?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Speed was composed by Steve Wood.