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Speed (1984)

1984-01-01 · 25m · EN
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A documentary on the history on mankind's attempts to reach high speeds. Starting with the invention of the bicycle, going on to sports cars, cars with jet engines, rocket-powered cars, attempts to break the sound barrier, and rocket-engine airplanes. Each achievement is documented by title card indicating the speed reached in miles per hour.

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Greg MacGillivrayDirectorJim FosterWriterSteven HenschelWriter

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James BurkeJames BurkeNarrator (voice)Monty CoxMonty CoxHunterShane McCameyShane McCameyKirkpatrick MacMillanLinda HoyLinda HoyScottish LadyOmri KatzOmri KatzScottish LaddieAndy MuxlowAndy MuxlowScottish LaddieLee BrockLee BrockBill VukovichKathy GraberKathy GraberEllenLeif GreenLeif GreenDannyFrank DentFrank DentPolicemanBrad McCabeBrad McCabeHimself (stunt driver)Kelly BrownKelly BrownHimself (stunt driver)

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What is Speed about?

A documentary on the history on mankind's attempts to reach high speeds. Starting with the invention of the bicycle, going on to sports cars, cars with jet engines, rocket-powered cars, attempts to break the sound barrier, and rocket-engine airplanes. Each achievement is documented by title card indicating the speed reached in miles per hour.

How long is Speed?

Speed has a runtime of 25 minutes.