
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.
Top Cast
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Edith
Bruce Thurman
Pulitzer
Reinhard Kolldehoff
Le trafiquant
Peter Schlesinger
Greppser
Ulrike Schirm
Inge Berg
Lutz Weidlich
L'associét du trafiquant
Sevgi Özdamar
Melike
Heinz Erle
Le vieil homme
Andreas Wellano
Le producteur TV
Karl Kneidl
L'homme à la jaguar
Liora Hilb
La barmaid
Keyvan Dahesch
L'aveugle
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
Monique Dartonne, Michel Kaptur
Olivier Douyère, Monique Dartonne, Michel Kaptur
Olivier Hutman
Alain Lasfargues
Monique Dartonne, Michel Kaptur
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
Producer
Alain Lasfargues
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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.
