Speed to Spare (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1948, Speed to Spare is a drama film directed by William Berke, running about 57 minutes.
What it’s about. Stunt driver Cliff Jordan takes a job with his old pal Jerry McGee, branch manager of an express trucking firm. Jerry is married to Mary, Cliff's former girl friend. Also working for Jerry is Pete Simmons, son of the owner Al Simmons, and office secretary Jane Chandler, who is Pete's sweetheart. Before long, Cliff has made enemies of Pusher Wilks, a trucker whose run he takes over, and also Pete, whose girl he is trying to take over. Pusher sabotages Cliff's rig at every opportunity causing several near-fatal accidents.
Who’s in it. Speed to Spare stars Richard Arlen as Cliff Jordan, Jean Rogers as Mary McGee, Richard Travis as Jerry McGee and Roscoe Karns as Kangaroo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Speed to Spare has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Speed to Spare page.
If you liked it. Fans of Speed to Spare tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Speed to Spare (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Speed to Spare change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Speed to Spare worth watching?
- Speed to Spare holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Speed to Spare?
- Speed to Spare stars Richard Arlen, Jean Rogers, Richard Travis, Roscoe Karns and Nanette Parks.
- When was Speed to Spare released?
- Speed to Spare was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 57 minutes.