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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...

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Top billed cast

Keanu ReevesJack Traven
Dennis HopperHoward Payne
Sandra BullockAnnie
Joe MortonCapt. McMahon
Jeff DanielsHarry
Alan RuckStephens
Glenn PlummerJaguar Owner
Richard LinebackNorwood
Beth GrantHelen
Hawthorne JamesSam

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