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7.1/10 • 6.3K

1994-06-091h 56m

ActionThriller

Get ready for rush hour.

Jack Traven, an LAPD cop on SWAT detail, and veteran SWAT officer Harry Temple thwart an extortionist-bomber's scheme for a $3 million ransom. As they corner the bomber, he flees and detonates a bomb vest, seemingly killing himself. Weeks later, Jack witnesses a mass transit city bus explode and nearby a pay phone rings. On the phone is that same bomber looking for vengeance and the money he's owed. He gives a personal challenge to Jack: a bomb is rigged on another city bus - if it slows down below 50 mph, it will explode - bad enough any day, but a nightmare in LA traffic. And that's just the beginning...

Directors
Jan de Bont
Writters
Graham Yost
Editors
John Wright

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Keanu Reeves

    Keanu Reeves

    Jack Traven

  2. Dennis Hopper

    Dennis Hopper

    Howard Payne

  3. Sandra Bullock

    Sandra Bullock

    Annie

  4. Joe Morton

    Joe Morton

    Capt. McMahon

  5. Jeff Daniels

    Jeff Daniels

    Harry

  6. Alan Ruck

    Alan Ruck

    Stephens

  7. Glenn Plummer

    Glenn Plummer

    Jaguar Owner

  8. Richard Lineback

    Richard Lineback

    Norwood

  9. Beth Grant

    Beth Grant

    Helen

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JPV852

May 23, 2021

8/10

Entertaining action-thriller that made both Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock stars. All of the scenes on the bus were great and while the finale was fine, the third act in of itself was contrived. No reason for Annie to be at the scene of the ransom drop; heck, one can argue Jack shouldn't have been there either since they know what the bomber looks like. Still, plenty of fun and seemed like Hopper was having a great time as a cackling, maniacal villain. 3.75/5

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$30,000,000.00
Revenue
$350,448,145.00
Keywords
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