Speedtrap
“Crazy for speed and driving for revenge!”
Synopsis
After a wave of unsolved car thefts, an insurance company calls in a private investigator to solve the case. While the chief of police isn't thrilled about having an outsider come and show up his men, one of the officers is a former girlfriend who's more than willing to help him out in any way she can.
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Joe Don Baker
Pete Novick
Tyne Daly
Niffty Nolan
Richard Jaeckel
Billy
Robert Loggia
Spillano
Morgan Woodward
Captain Hogan
Timothy Carey
Loomis
Lana Wood
New Blossom
James Griffith
Wino
Bimmy Bakewell
Rolls-Royce Owner
Lucky Hayes
Head Police Dispatcher
Carver Barnes
Angry Parking Garage Attendant
Roberta Collins
Ms. Hastings
John Furlong
Police Officer #2
Janet Marie Heil
Spillano's Girl
Bill Heywood
Drunk in Alley
Burke Rhind
Police Officer #3
Jim Sanick
Police Officer #4
Earl W. Smith
Frostie
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Earl Bellamy
- Screenplay & Story
- Stuart A. Segal, Fred Mintz, Walter M. Spear, Henry C. Parke
- Original Score
- Anthony Harris
- Original Title
- Speedtrap
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- First Artists, Interamar
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Earl Bellamy
Stuart A. Segal, Fred Mintz, Walter M. Spear, Henry C. Parke
Anthony Harris
Dennis Dalzell
Department Leadership Roster
Earl Bellamy
Director
Stuart A. Segal
Writer
Walter M. Spear
Writer
Anthony Harris
Original Music Composer
Dennis Dalzell
Director of Photography
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Speedtrap
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Speedtrap about?
After a wave of unsolved car thefts, an insurance company calls in a private investigator to solve the case. While the chief of police isn't thrilled about having an outsider come and show up his men, one of the officers is a former girlfriend who's more than willing to help him out in any way she can.
Who directed Speedtrap?
Speedtrap was directed by Earl Bellamy.
Who stars in Speedtrap?
The principal cast of Speedtrap includes Joe Don Baker, Tyne Daly, Richard Jaeckel, Robert Loggia, Morgan Woodward.
When was Speedtrap released and how long is it?
Speedtrap was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Speedtrap?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Speedtrap was composed by Anthony Harris.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Speedtrap?
Speedtrap holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).