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Quicksilver (1986) 5.5
Jack Casey used to be a hot-shot stock market whiz kid. After a disastrous professional decision, his life in the fast lane is over. He loses his nerve and joins a speed delivery firm which... See full summary » Director:Thomas Michael Donnelly (as Tom Donnelly)Writer:Thomas Michael Donnelly |
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Jack Casey
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Terri
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Hector Rodriguez
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Mr. Casey
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Voodoo
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Tiny
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Rand
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Mrs. Casey
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Jack Casey used to be a hot-shot stock market whiz kid. After a disastrous professional decision, his life in the fast lane is over. He loses his nerve and joins a speed delivery firm which relies on bicycles to avoid traffic jams of San Francisco, is attracted to a fellow bicycler, Terri, and befriends Hector, a budding entrepreneur. Can Jack regain his nerve and his self-respect, and rebuild his life on a more sound basis? Written by Reid Gagle
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bicycle | one word title | hot dog vendor | new york city | obscene finger gesture |Taglines:
Kevin Bacon is Jack Casey. He traded in his three-piece suit for a ten-speed and the streets. See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
14 February 1986 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
El placer de ganar See more »Box Office
Gross:
$7,634,909 (USA)Company Credits
Production Co:
Columbia Pictures Corporation, Delphi V Productions, IndieProd Company Productions See more »
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Performed by John Parr & Marilyn Martin
Written by John Parr & Geoff Lyth
Produced by John Parr
Courtesy of Atlantic Records & Phonogram International
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Kevin Bacon's bicycle is a single-speed '84 Raleigh Competition. While no differentiation is made in the film, at least three different configurations are seen on Bacon's bike during the movie: Fixed-gear, single-speed, and outfitted with 0-degree trick forks during various scenes in Bacon's apartment. A possible freewheel is suggested early in the film when Bacon dismounts while in motion and a distinct clicking sound is heard until the bike stops moving. See more »Goofs
During the race just before Gypsy runs over Voodoo, the camera truck, crew and fill light can be seen reflected in several consecutive shop windows. See more »Quotes
Jack Casey: Sometimes things don't happen the way you planned, sometimes you could end up lower than you started.See more »
Soundtracks
Through The Night (Love Theme)Performed by John Parr & Marilyn Martin
Written by John Parr & Geoff Lyth
Produced by John Parr
Courtesy of Atlantic Records & Phonogram International
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I liked quicksilver and still do today after 20 years of its release date. Instead of looking at Quicksilver as a bunch of losers who ran a bike, I appreciated the kevin Bacon part as a character who suffered from a severe setback, and found in cycling a way to overcome depression and become a loser. The initial scene where he goes on a taxi and paid the taxi driver to race a bike courier, show how fascinated he was by this "alternative life", representing more freedom, athletic performance, and no ties to an office or a company organization. For me this was the main interest of Quicksilver, besides its music, which is quite good.
As a negative point, I regret that none of the characters, followed a different path to its life, as a result of the quicksilver experience, and in fact they all dream of having a regular job, making more money, etc. In fact the script is light, trying to please a large audience, and I think the movie was reasonably successful at the time it was released. I recommend viewing it or buying the DVD.