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Jake Speed

  • 19861986
  • PGPG
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
4.9/10
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John Hurt, Wayne Crawford, and Karen Kopins in Jake Speed (1986)
In a world where, unbeknownst to the public, all famous pulp fiction heroes are real, one of them, Jake Speed, agrees to help desperate Margaret Winston save her sister from sadistic white slaver Sid, who's operating in Africa.
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In a world where, unbeknownst to the public, all famous pulp fiction heroes are real, one of them, Jake Speed, agrees to help desperate Margaret Winston save her sister from sadistic white s... Read allIn a world where, unbeknownst to the public, all famous pulp fiction heroes are real, one of them, Jake Speed, agrees to help desperate Margaret Winston save her sister from sadistic white slaver Sid, who's operating in Africa.In a world where, unbeknownst to the public, all famous pulp fiction heroes are real, one of them, Jake Speed, agrees to help desperate Margaret Winston save her sister from sadistic white slaver Sid, who's operating in Africa.
IMDb RATING
4.9/10
1K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
31,130
27
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    • Director
      • Andrew Lane
    • Writers
      • Wayne Crawford
      • Andrew Lane
    • Stars
      • Wayne Crawford
      • Dennis Christopher
      • Karen Kopins
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Andrew Lane
    • Writers
      • Wayne Crawford
      • Andrew Lane
    • Stars
      • Wayne Crawford
      • Dennis Christopher
      • Karen Kopins
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    • 27User reviews
    • 39Critic reviews
    • 42Metascore

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    John Hurt, Wayne Crawford, and Karen Kopins in Jake Speed (1986)
    Wayne Crawford and Karen Kopins in Jake Speed (1986)
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    John Hurt in Jake Speed (1986)
    Wayne Crawford in Jake Speed (1986)
    Wayne Crawford and Karen Kopins in Jake Speed (1986)
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    Wayne Crawford
    Wayne Crawford
    • Jake Speed
    Dennis Christopher
    Dennis Christopher
    • Desmond Floyd
    Karen Kopins
    Karen Kopins
    • Margaret Winston
    John Hurt
    John Hurt
    • Sid
    Leon Ames
    Leon Ames
    • Pop Winston
    Roy London
    • Maurice
    Donna Pescow
    Donna Pescow
    • Wendy
    Barry Primus
    Barry Primus
    • Lawrence
    Monte Markham
    Monte Markham
    • Mr. Winston
    Millie Perkins
    Millie Perkins
    • Mrs. Winston
    Rebecca Harrison
    Rebecca Harrison
    • Maureen Winston
    • (as Rebecca Ashley)
    Alan Shearman
    Alan Shearman
    • Rodrigo
    Karl Johnson
    Karl Johnson
    • Charles
    Sal Viscuso
    Sal Viscuso
    • Newsstand Attendant
    Ken Lerner
    Ken Lerner
    • Ken
    Peter Fox
    Peter Fox
    • Priest
    Ian Yule
    Ian Yule
    • Bill Smith
    Ken Gampu
    Ken Gampu
    • Joe Smith
    • Director
      • Andrew Lane
    • Writers
      • Wayne Crawford
      • Andrew Lane
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The movie is both a tribute to, and satire of, pulp novels and their heroes. As a tribute to these stories, the movie is set in an alternate reality where, unknowingly to the general public, all of the famous pulp fiction heroes like Remo Williams, a.k.a. The Destroyer, Mack Bolan, a.k.a. The Executioner, and Doc Savage are real, and the novels about them are factual testimonies about their real-life adventures. In the movie, Jake Speed is just one of these real-life pulp heroes, and even talks about his famous colleagues once or twice. However, in real-life, unlike Remo Williams, Mack Bolan, and Doc Savage, Jake Speed is not an actual pulp fiction character, and was entirely made up for this movie, as satire on pulp archetypes and clichés.
    • Goofs
      Shortly after Sid ejects Maurice from the Jeep during the car chase, you can see three people inside as it turns a corner. There should only be two: Sid and the driver.
    • Quotes

      [Margaret is captured by the white slavers]

      Sid: Yesss. You're a bit straight, but you've got potential.

      Margaret Winston: You scum sucking pig!

      Sid: How old are you, pussycat? How old!

      Margaret Winston: Twenty-seven.

      Sid: Sorry. This is a game for kids.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Remote Control (1988)
    • Soundtracks
      Night After Night
      Written by Mark Holden, Lea Hart and Steve LeGassick (as Steve Lagassick)

      Performed by Mark Holden

      Produced by Don Perry and Bob Summers

    User reviews27

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    Top review
    8/10
    A great B-movie ! Lighten up and enjoy something fun
    I know the film snobs are snorting. But if you're looking for a surprisingly fun ride through the B-movie jungle, try "Jake Speed".

    A little thin at times, but its one-liners and the location more then make up for this. John Hurt(God love him), seems to be having fun doing his role as the ultra evil white slaver. The nemesis of Crawfords, Jake Speed. He adds a dimension to the film that only a pro like Hurt could provide. Crawford and Dennis Christopher( Jakes sidekick) are a good team,although you do wonder why they both put up with each other.However ,together both Crawford and Christopher portray a team that is just so much fun that, if you can get over yourself for a moment, you may find yourself acting like a kid again at the situations and the inherent suspense they provide.The delicious Karen Kopins does a great job as the damsel in distress that is more concerned about the motives of her rescuer then her tormentor.

    I have yet to find a movie that is as much fun without getting preachy,or bogging down the movie by trying too hard. Not every movie has to be the latest "Citizen Kane". And trust me,Wells was an original. So lets remember that sometimes, movies are for fun.Not social commentary or attempting to sway an audience politically. But just for the sheer fun of being alive and living in a time when our hero's live in a celluloid dimension.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 30, 1986 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Jake Speed: La aventura de África
    • Filming locations
      • Paris, France
    • Production companies
      • Balcor Film Investors
      • Force 10 Productions (I)
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,943,751
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,058,048
      • Jun 1, 1986
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,943,751
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Ultra Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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