Jake Speed
“More than a myth. Less than a legend. And a bit too big for his boots”
Synopsis
Jake Speed (Wayne Crawford) is the lead character in some of the biggest page-turners of the 1940s. A chiseled, heroic action figure, Speed saves lives on paper, but when a young girl is kidnapped and her sister (Karen Kopins) begs the real-life Speed for help, he must find a way to be as gallant as the book hero whose creation he's inspired. Accompanied by the victim's sibling, Speed flies to Africa to see if he's up to the task.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Jake Speed (1986) Premiere Home Entertainment Video Australia Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-05-04
Top Cast
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Wayne Crawford
Jake Speed
Karen Kopins
Margaret Winston
Dennis Christopher
Desmond Floyd
John Hurt
Syd
Leon Ames
Pop Winston
Roy London
Maurice
Donna Pescow
Wendy
Barry Primus
Lawrence
Monte Markham
Mr Winston
Millie Perkins
Mrs Winston
Rebecca Ashley
Maureen Winston
Alan Shearman
Rodrigo
Karl Johnson
Charles
Sal Viscuso
News stand Attendant
Ken Lerner
Ken
Peter Fox
Priest
Ian Yule
Bill Smith
Ken Gampu
Joe Smith
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 30, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew Lane
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew Lane, Wayne Crawford
- Original Score
- Mark Snow
- Original Title
- Jake Speed
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Force 10 Productions, Balcor Film Investors
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew Lane
Andrew Lane, Wayne Crawford
Mark Snow
Bryan Loftus
Fred Stafford
Wayne Crawford, John F. Roach, Andrew Lane, William Fay
Department Leadership Roster
Andrew Lane
Director
Zenda Graves
Stunt Coordinator
Dan Bradley
Stunt Coordinator
Grant Page
Stunt Coordinator
Andrew Lane
Screenplay
Wayne Crawford
Screenplay
Fred Stafford
Editor
Wayne Crawford
Producer
Mark Snow
Original Music Composer
Bryan Loftus
Director of Photography
Norm Baron
Production Design
Diana Cilliers
Costume Design
Andrew Lane
Producer
William Fay
Producer
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 Jake Speed
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What is Jake Speed about?
Jake Speed (Wayne Crawford) is the lead character in some of the biggest page-turners of the 1940s. A chiseled, heroic action figure, Speed saves lives on paper, but when a young girl is kidnapped and her sister (Karen Kopins) begs the real-life Speed for help, he must find a way to be as gallant as the book hero whose creation he's inspired. Accompanied by the victim's sibling, Speed flies to Africa to see if he's up to the task.
Who directed Jake Speed?
Jake Speed was directed by Andrew Lane.
Who stars in Jake Speed?
The principal cast of Jake Speed includes Wayne Crawford, Karen Kopins, Dennis Christopher, John Hurt, Leon Ames.
When was Jake Speed released and how long is it?
Jake Speed was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Jake Speed?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jake Speed was composed by Mark Snow.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jake Speed?
Jake Speed holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).