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Speed Zone poster
C
Average
MASTER SCORE 45.3 / 100
1989·Action / Comedy / Sport·1h 34m

SPEED ZONE

“A comedy that's over the limit and beyond the law!”

An illegal race that takes place over the United States and nothing will stop this bunch of racers except for the occasional cop or a damsel in distress. Jackie Chan's car is not in this one, but many new cars make up for that. Who will win? Who will crash? Who will not even finish? Sit down and buckle up for the ride of your life.

Above the Line
Jim Drake·DirectorMichael Short·ScreenplayFrançois Protat·Director of PhotographyDavid Wheatley·Original Music ComposerMichael Economou·Editor
Cast
John Candy·CharlieDonna Dixon·TiffanyMatt Frewer·AlecJoe Flaherty·VicTim Matheson·JackMimi Kuzyk·HeatherMelody Anderson·LeaShari Belafonte·MargaretBrian George·ValentinoArt Hindle·Flash
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 5
Jim Drake·DirectorMichael A. Williams·First Assistant DirectorBarbara Gelman·Second Assistant DirectorJudy Redlin·Script SupervisorCarole Dubuc·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 1
Michael Short·Screenplay
Camera· 3
François Protat·Director of PhotographyRobert Saad·Director of PhotographyRobert A. Torres·First Assistant Camera
Editing· 1
Michael Economou·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
David Wheatley·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 7
Richard Hudolin·Production DesignRichard Hudolin·Art DirectionSerge Bureau·Assistant Art DirectorKathleen A. Moloney·Assistant Set DecorationSharon Nye·Costume DesignerPaul-André Guérin·Costume DesignerJocelyne Bellemare·Key Makeup Artist
Production· 9
Andre Morgan·Executive ProducerAlbert S. Ruddy·Executive ProducerMurray Shostak·ProducerVivienne Leebosh·Co-ProducerDavid Hood·Production ManagerDon Carmody·Supervising ProducerDon Buchsbaum·Production ManagerWendy Grean·Line ProducerMike Fenton·Casting
Other Departments· 3
Kathy Monderine·Wardrobe AssistantDanna Edwards·Wardrobe AssistantIsabelle Dupire·Wardrobe Assistant
By the Numbers
45.3
OF 100
Master Score
4.5
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$3M
ROI -83%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Speed Zone's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#D7D7D7
#8C8C8C
Mood
Chaotic, Comedic, Action Packed
Composition
Diagonal
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A male police officer in a tan uniform is depicted falling backward off a white motorcycle, with his arms outstretched and mouth open in a shout. Various items,”

comedyaction
Key Elements
Police OfficerMotorcycleHelmetPolice HatCameraBaton
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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