Landspeed

Landspeed is a 2002 American sports drama film directed by Christian McIntire and starring Billy Zane and Ray Wise.

Plot

Set in 1972 in the Nevada desert, the film is about six American racing teams that are trying to surpass the 1,000 miles per hour land speed record. Landspeed stars Billy Zane and Ray Wise as a father-son duo who are attempting the feat, which comes with a $50million award. Writing in the Billings Gazette, Jay Bobbin said "that effort is fraught with tension and danger, but the men remain determined to reach their goal".

Cast

Billy Zane as Michael Sanger
Ray Wise as Brian Sanger
Pamela Gidley as Linda Fincher

Reception

In a positive review of the film, May Thornton wrote in The Advertiser, "Zane quips and smirks his way through, enjoys a little subplot about childhood sweethearts, but the real stars are the cars, backed with impressive special effects. The final word: Going, going, gone in 90 minutes." VideoHound's Golden [Movie Retriever|VideoHound] gave the film 1.5 stars and concluded "It's helpful to forget your knowledge of physics."