Speed (1994) stars Keanu Reeves as LAPD officer Jack Traven, Sandra Bullock as passenger Annie Porter, and Dennis Hopper as extortionist Howard Payne.
Main cast
- Jack TravenKeanu ReevesMain
- Annie PorterSandra BullockMain
- Howard PayneDennis HopperMain
Supporting cast
- Harry TempleJeff DanielsSupp
- Captain McMahonJoe MortonSupp
- StephensAlan RuckSupp
- NorwoodRichard LinebackSupp
- OrtizBeth GrantSupp
- TerryHawthorne JamesSupp
- HelenMaggie BairdSupp
- SamJohn TurturroSupp
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About this cast
Speed is a 1994 American action thriller film directed by Jan de Bont. It follows LAPD officer Jack Traven as he races to save the passengers of a city bus that has been rigged with a bomb by a vengeful extortionist. The film became a major critical and commercial success, launching stars Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock into global stardom.
FAQs
Who plays Jack Traven in Speed 1994?
Keanu Reeves plays LAPD officer Jack Traven.
Who plays Annie Porter in Speed 1994?
Sandra Bullock plays Annie Porter, the woman who takes over driving the bus.
Who plays the villain in Speed 1994?
Dennis Hopper plays the villainous extortionist Howard Payne.
Is Speed 1994 based on a true story?
No, Speed is a fictional story written by Graham Yost, though it was inspired by real-life hostage situations and action films.
What is the title of the bus in Speed?
The bus is a fictionalised RTD (Rapid Transit District) bus, and in the film it is often referred to by its route number 2525.
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