Main Cast and Lead Roles
The 1994 action thriller Speed centers on a Los Angeles bus that must stay above 50 miles per hour. Keanu Reeves stars as LAPD officer Jack Traven, while Dennis Hopper plays the vengeful bomber Howard Payne.
Supporting Actors and Key Characters
Jeff Daniels portrays Lieutenant Herb "Mac" McMahon, the police commander coordinating the crisis. Supporting roles include Joe Morton as Lieutenant Herb "Mac" McMahon and Alan Ruck as the nervous passenger Otto.
Legacy and Cast Recognition
The ensemble cast is widely credited for elevating the film's tension and practical stunt work. The movie remains a reference point for 1990s action cinema and is frequently cited in discussions of high-concept thrillers.
