Jack Traven, an LAPD cop on SWAT detail, and veteran SWAT officer Harry Temple thwart an extortionist-bomber's scheme for a $3 million ransom. As they corner the bomber, he flees and detonates a bomb vest, seemingly killing himself. Weeks later, Jack witnesses a mass transit city bus explode and nearby a pay phone rings. On the phone is that same bomber looking for vengeance and the money he's owed. He gives a personal challenge to Jack: a bomb is rigged on another city bus - if it slows down below 50 mph, it will explode - bad enough any day, but a nightmare in LA traffic. And that's just the beginning...
Keanu Reeves
as Jack Traven
Dennis Hopper
as Howard Payne
Sandra Bullock
as Annie
Joe Morton
as Capt. McMahon
Jeff Daniels
as Harry
Alan Ruck
as Stephens
Glenn Plummer
as Jaguar Owner
Richard Lineback
as Norwood
Beth Grant
as Helen
Hawthorne James
as Sam
Carlos Carrasco
as Ortiz
David Kriegel
as Terry
