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Speed Racer
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Synopsis
The Matrix masterminds Andy and Larry Wachowski usher anime icon Tatsuo Yoshida's classic 1960s-era hit into the new millennium with this family-friendly story of a young racecar driver who takes on the mysterious Racer X in a custom-made, gadget-loaded speed machine named the Mach 5. Speed Racer (Emile Hirsch) is the kind of driver that every wheelman wishes he could be: a born winner whose unbeatable combination of aggression, instinct, and fearlessness always finds him crossing the checkered flag with a comfortable lead. In Speed Racer's mind, the only driver who could present him with any real challenge is his late brother - the legendary Rex Racer. Rex Racer died in a heated cross country rally known as The Crucible many years ago, and now his younger sibling is driven to fulfill the legacy that Rex left behind. To this day Speed Racer is fiercely loyal to family. It was Speed Racer's father Pops Racer (John Goodman) who designed the unbeatable Mach 5, and even a lucrative offer from racing giants Royalton Industries isn't enough to get the young ace to break his family ties. Upon turning down Royalton (Roger Allam)'s astronomical offer, Speed Racer makes the shocking discovery that that the outcome of the biggest races is being predetermined by a handful of powerful moguls who pad their profits by manipulating the drivers. Realizing that he career would be ruined if word of the fix gets out, Royalton vows that the Mach 5 will never make it to another finish line. Now, the only way for Speed Racer to save the family business and beat Royalton at his own game will be to win the very same race that claimed his brother's life so many years ago. In order to accomplish that formidable feat, however, Speed Racer will not only have to rely on his family and the aid of his longtime girlfriend Trixie (Christina Ricci), but form a tenuous alliance with his longtime rival - the mysterious Racer X (Matthew Fox) - as well. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

Cast

Roger Allam Royalton
John Goodman Pops
John Goodman Pops Racer
Christina Ricci Trixie
Richard Roundtree Ben Burns
Susan Sarandon
Susan Sarandon Mom Racer
Hiroyuki Sanada Mr. Musha
Christian Oliver
Matthew Fox Racer X
Benno Fürmann Inspector Detector
Emile Hirsch Speed Racer
Kick Gurry Sparky
Paulie Litt Spritle
Scott Porter Rex
Rain Taejo Togokhan
Nayo Wallace Minx

Production Crew

David Tattersall Cinematographer
Michael Giacchino Composer (Music Score)
Kym Barrett Costume Designer
Andy Wachowski Director
Larry Wachowski Director
Roger Barton Editor
Zach Staenberg Editor
Bruce Berman Executive Producer
David Lane Seltzer Executive Producer
Grant Hill Executive Producer
Michael Lambert Executive Producer
Joel Silver Producer
Owen Patterson Production Designer
Andy Wachowski Screenwriter
Larry Wachowski Screenwriter
Dan Glass Visual Effects Supervisor
John Gaeta Visual Effects Supervisor
Year: 2008
Runtime:
Country: USA
MPAA Rating:
for sequences of action, some violence and language
Category: Feature


Produced by
Silver Pictures
Village Roadshow Pictures

Release
May 23, 2008 (USA)
by Warner Bros. Pictures