
Speed
Documentary
Overview
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.
Top Cast
Monty Cox
Monty Cox
Hunter
Monty Cox
Hunter
Shane McCamey
Shane McCamey
Kirkpatrick MacMillan
Shane McCamey
Kirkpatrick MacMillan
Linda Hoy
Linda Hoy
Scottish Lady
Linda Hoy
Scottish Lady


Omri Katz
Omri Katz
Scottish Laddie
Omri Katz
Scottish Laddie
Andy Muxlow
Andy Muxlow
Scottish Laddie
Andy Muxlow
Scottish Laddie
Lee Brock
Lee Brock
Bill Vukovich
Lee Brock
Bill Vukovich
Kathy Graber
Kathy Graber
Ellen
Kathy Graber
Ellen


Leif Green
Leif Green
Danny
Leif Green
Danny


Frank Dent
Frank Dent
Policeman
Frank Dent
Policeman


Brad McCabe
Brad McCabe
Himself (stunt driver)
Brad McCabe
Himself (stunt driver)
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