Speed (1984 film)
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| Directed by | Greg MacGillivray |
| Written by | Greg MacGillivray Steven Henschel James Foster |
| Produced by | Greg MacGillivray |
| Narrated by | James Burke |
| Cinematography | Greg MacGillivray |
| Edited by | Stephen Judson |
| Music by | Steve Wood |
| Distributed by | MacGillivray Freeman Films |
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Running time | 29 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Speed (1984) is a documentary directed by Greg MacGillivray that examines humanity's obsession with speed across various domains, including auto racing and aerospace. It features thrilling visuals and highlights the achievements of notable speed enthusiasts. The film presents an engaging exploration of speed's impact on culture and technology.
Reception
[edit]The film received positive reviews for its stunning cinematography and engaging storytelling, appealing to both motorsport enthusiasts and general audiences.
Cast
[edit]- Monty Cox as Hunter
- Shane McCamey as Kirkpatrick MacMillan
- Linda Hoy as Scottish Lady
- Omri Katz as Scottish Laddie
- Andy Muxlow as Scottish Laddie
- Lee S. Brock as Bill Vukovich (as Lee Brock)
- Kathy Graber as Ellen
- Leif Green as Danny
Legacy
[edit]Speed remains an influential work in the documentary genre, often referenced in discussions about speed and innovation in sports.
External links
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- 1984 films
- American short documentary films
- IMAX short films
- Short films directed by Greg MacGillivray
- 1984 short documentary films
- Documentary films about transport
- MacGillivray Freeman Films films
- IMAX documentary films
- 1980s English-language films
- 1980s American films
- English-language short documentary films
- Science documentary film stubs