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Speed

1984 · 0h 25m · Documentary · United States of America

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.

Directed by
Greg MacGillivray
Written by
Jim Foster, Steven Henschel
Story by
Greg MacGillivray
Starring
Monty Cox, Shane McCamey, Linda Hoy, Omri Katz
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