Speed
1994 action film by Jan de Bont · Released June 10, 1994
Speed is a 1994 American action thriller film directed by Jan de Bont in his feature directorial debut, and written by Graham Yost. Keanu Reeves, Dennis Hopper, and Sandra Bullock star in the film, with Joe Morton and Jeff Daniels in supporting roles. The plot centers on a city bus rigged by Howard Payne (Hopper), an ex-cop turned vengeful extortionist, to explode if its speed drops below 50 miles per hour (80 km/h). Reeves plays LAPD officer Jack Traven, who is tasked with preventing the disaster, with Bullock portraying a passenger who becomes unexpectedly involved in the mission.
Cast ages when filming began (September 7, 1993)
- Keanu Reeves, as LAPD Officer Jack Traven: 29
- Dennis Hopper, as Howard Payne: 57
- Sandra Bullock, as Annie Porter: 29
- Joe Morton, as LAPD Lieutenant Herb 'Mac' McMahon: 45
- Jeff Daniels, as LAPD Detective Harry Temple: 38
- Alan Ruck, as Doug Stephens: 37
- Glenn E. Plummer, as Maurice the Jaguar owner: 32
- Richard Lineback, as Sergeant Norwood: 41
- Beth Grant, as Helen: 43
- John Capodice, as Bob: 51
- Patrick Fischler, as Bob: 23
- Richard Schiff, as Hughe: 38
- Sandy Martin, as bartender: 43
- Thomas Rosales Jr., as Vinnie: 45
- Mark Gordon: 36
- Robert Mailhouse, as young executive: 31
- Jordan Lund, as Bagwell: 36
- Beau Starr, as Commissioner: 49
- Carlos Carrasco, as Ortiz: 45
- Daniel Villarreal, as Ray: 32