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High Speed

July 24, 1986 1h 27m

Originally released in 1986. High Speed is a feature film. directed by Monique Dartonne. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Mireille Perrier, Bruce Thurman, and Reinhard Kolldehoff

Synopsis

In a fast-paced action film with an international backdrop, an unsuspecting Edith (Mireille Perrier) goes to Frankfurt to work for a German friend who is investigating some illegalities in the transportation industry. After Edith arrives, her friend leaves for Berlin, so Edith goes to stay at the house her friend shares with a second-generation German-Turkish woman. Meanwhile, Gordon (Bruce Thurman) is out photographing some journalists armed with video cameras who are spying on a wealthy honcho in the trucking business. He accidentally follows Edith and photographs her, then ends up saving her from some attackers. The dramatic action intensifies as questions arise about what certain trucks are carrying into Germany, what Edith's friend has to do with exposing the cargo on those trucks, and whether or not Edith will remain an unscathed, innocent by-stander.

Quick Facts

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Release Date July 24, 1986 39 years ago
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Runtime 1h 27m 87 minutes total
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Language French Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Production Companies

  • Orca Productions
  • Avidia Films
  • Ministère de la culture
  • CNC
  • Frankfurter Filmwerkstatt

Frequently Asked Questions

What is High Speed about?

In a fast-paced action film with an international backdrop, an unsuspecting Edith (Mireille Perrier) goes to Frankfurt to work for a German friend who is investigating some illegalities in the tran...

Who directed High Speed?

High Speed was directed by Monique Dartonne.

How long is High Speed?

High Speed has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).

When was High Speed released?

High Speed was released on July 24, 1986 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in High Speed?

The main cast of High Speed includes Mireille Perrier, Bruce Thurman, Reinhard Kolldehoff, Peter Schlesinger, Ulrike Schirm.