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7.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDb19861h 27m

High Speed

Synopsis

In a fast-paced action film with an international backdrop, an unsuspecting Edith (Mireille Perrier) goes to Frankfurt to work for a German friend who is investigating some illegalities in the transportation industry. After Edith arrives, her friend leaves for Berlin, so Edith goes to stay at the house her friend shares with a second-generation German-Turkish woman. Meanwhile, Gordon (Bruce Thurman) is out photographing some journalists armed with video cameras who are spying on a wealthy honcho in the trucking business. He accidentally follows Edith and photographs her, then ends up saving her from some attackers. The dramatic action intensifies as questions arise about what certain trucks are carrying into Germany, what Edith's friend has to do with exposing the cargo on those trucks, and whether or not Edith will remain an unscathed, innocent by-stander.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Monique Dartonne, Michel Kaptur
Screenplay & Story
Olivier Douyère, Monique Dartonne, Michel Kaptur
Original Score
Olivier Hutman
Original Title
High Speed
Spoken Languages
English, French
Runtime
1h 27m
Production Studios
Orca Productions, Avidia Films, Ministère de la culture, CNC, Frankfurter Filmwerkstatt

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Monique Dartonne, Michel Kaptur

Screenplay & Story

Olivier Douyère, Monique Dartonne, Michel Kaptur

Original Score & Music

Olivier Hutman

Director of Photography

Alain Lasfargues

Film Editing

Monique Dartonne, Michel Kaptur

Producers

Jean-Luc Ormières

Department Leadership Roster

Monique Dartonne

Director

Michel Kaptur

Director

Olivier Douyère

Screenplay

Monique Dartonne

Editor

Monique Dartonne

Screenplay

Michel Kaptur

Editor

Michel Kaptur

Screenplay

Jean-Luc Ormières

Jean-Luc Ormières

Producer

Alain Lasfargues

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for High Speed.

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Frequently Asked Questions About High Speed

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is High Speed about?

In a fast-paced action film with an international backdrop, an unsuspecting Edith (Mireille Perrier) goes to Frankfurt to work for a German friend who is investigating some illegalities in the transportation industry. After Edith arrives, her friend leaves for Berlin, so Edith goes to stay at the house her friend shares with a second-generation German-Turkish woman. Meanwhile, Gordon (Bruce Thurman) is out photographing some journalists armed with video cameras who are spying on a wealthy honcho in the trucking business. He accidentally follows Edith and photographs her, then ends up saving her from some attackers. The dramatic action intensifies as questions arise about what certain trucks are carrying into Germany, what Edith's friend has to do with exposing the cargo on those trucks, and whether or not Edith will remain an unscathed, innocent by-stander.

Who directed High Speed?

High Speed was directed by Monique Dartonne, Michel Kaptur.

Who stars in High Speed?

The principal cast of High Speed includes Mireille Perrier, Bruce Thurman, Reinhard Kolldehoff, Peter Schlesinger, Ulrike Schirm.

When was High Speed released and how long is it?

High Speed was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.

Who composed the musical score for High Speed?

The original motion picture soundtrack for High Speed was composed by Olivier Hutman.