Quicksilver (film)
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| Quicksilver | |
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| Directed by | Thomas Michael Donnelly |
| Produced by | Daniel Melnick Michael I. Rachmil |
| Written by | Thomas Michael Donnelly |
| Starring | Kevin Bacon Jami Gertz |
| Music by | Tony Banks |
| Cinematography | Thomas Del Ruth |
| Editing by | Tom Rolf |
| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
| Release date(s) |  February 14, 1986 |
| Running time | 105 min. |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| IMDb profile | |
Quicksilver is a 1986 feature film starring Kevin Bacon. Written and directed by Thomas Michael Donnelly, the film also includes Jami Gertz, Paul Rodriguez, Louie Anderson, Larry Fishburne, and Rudy Ramos.
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[edit] Plot
Bacon's character is Jack Casey, a successful young stockbroker who loses all of his money after a risky business decision. Deflated and disenchanted with his profession, he becomes a bicycle messenger for a service, Kurtzweill's Quicksilver Express Co., Ltd. Jack deals with his parents and his girlfriend, who are disappointed with his job as a messenger. Along with the colorful characters that work with him, he meets a troubled young woman, Terri.
Although frustrated, Jack enjoys the freedom that comes with his lower responsibility. He also uses his education and business acumen to help his co-workers. When some of them are involved in dangerous or difficult matters, Jack must decide whether (and how) he should become involved.
The film is set and was for the most part photographed in San Francisco. In some scenes, specifically the opening sequence and the chase between Jack and Voodoo, areas of downtown Los Angeles double for San Francisco.
[edit] Cast
- Kevin Bacon as Jack Casey
- Jami Gertz as Terri
- Paul Rodriguez as Hector Rodriguez
- Rudy Ramos as Gypsy
- Laurence Fishburne as Voodoo
- Louie Anderson as Tiny
[edit] Bikes
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Although a variety of bicycles are used in the movie, 1984-85 Raleigh USA roadbikes are used quite prominently in the film.
Kevin Bacon's machine in the entire movie is a singlespeeded '84 Raleigh Competition. At least three bikes were used - one with a fixed-gear, another variant outfitted with 0-degree angle trick forks, and one simply equipped with a BMX freewheel.
An '85 Super Course (with trick forks) makes a brief appearance in the opening credits. It is not shown in the rest of the movie.
The bike used in the opening taxi VS. bike chase is a 1984/5 Raleigh Grand Prix.
[edit] Music
The film's theme song is "Quicksilver Lightning" by Giorgio Moroder and Dean Pitchford. Performed by Roger Daltrey, it was a minor hit on the pop charts. The film score was composed by Tony Banks, of Genesis fame. Other music is contributed by performers such as Ray Parker, Jr. and Peter Frampton.
[edit] Quicksilver soundtrack
- "Quicksilver Lightning" - Roger Daltrey
- "Casual Thing" - Fiona
- "Nothing At All" - Peter Frampton
- "Shortcut to Somewhere" - Fish and Tony Banks
- "Love Song from Quicksilver (Through the Night)" - John Parr and Marilyn Martin
- "One Sunny Day/Dueling Bikes from Quicksilver" - Ray Parker, Jr. and Helen Terry
- "The Motown Song" - Larry John McNally A cover version of this song was done by Rod Stewart in 1991.
- "Suite Streets-From Quicksilver"
- "Quicksilver Suite I/Rebirth/The Gypsy" - Tony Banks
- "Quicksilver Suite II/Crash Landing" - Tony Banks.
[edit] DVD
The DVD for Quicksilver was released on December 10, 2002 by Sony.[1]
