Director:
Jan de Bont

Writer (WGA):
Graham Yost

Synopsis

SPEED: A mad bomber (Dennis Hopper) is out for revenge against LAPD rookie cop Jack Traven (Keanu Reeves), who, with the help of his partner, Harry Temple (Jeff Daniels), foils the criminals' plot to extort money from the city by holding hostage an elevator full of people. He plants a bomb on a bus, set to arm itself when the vehicle hits 50 mph, and detonate if it drops below that speed. The hero, with the help of a beautiful passenger named Annie (Sandra Bullock), must defuse the explosive device before the bus runs out of gas. This fast-paced thriller received two Academy Awards for Best Sound and Best Sound Effects Editing, as well as a nomination for Best Film Editing.

Cast

Keanu Reeves ...  Officer Jack Traven
Dennis Hopper ...  Howard Payne
Sandra Bullock ...  Annie Porter
Joe Morton ...  Capt. McMahon
Jeff Daniels ...  Det. Harold 'Harry' Temple
Alan Ruck ...  Stephens
Glenn Plummer ...  Jaguar Owner
Richard Lineback ...  Norwood
Beth Grant ...  Helen
Hawthorne James ...  Sam
Carlos Carrasco ...  Ortiz
David Kriegel ...  Terry
Natsuko Ohama ...  Mrs. Kamino
Daniel Villarreal ...  Ray  

Produced by
Ian Bryce ....  executive producer 
Mark Gordon ....  producer 
Allison Lyon Segan ....  co-producer