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 Jack Traven
Dennis Hopper Howard Payne
Sandra Bullock Annie
Joe Morton Capt. McMahon
Jeff Daniels Harry
Alan Ruck Stephens
Glenn Plummer Jaguar Owner
Richard Lineback Norwood
Beth Grant Helen
Hawthorne James Sam
Carlos Carrasco Ortiz
David Kriegel Terry
Natsuko Ohama Mrs. Kamino
Daniel Villarreal Ray
Simone Gad Bus Passenger #1
Loretta Jean Bus Passenger #2
Sherri Villanueva Bus Passenger #3
Margaret Medina Robin
Jordan Lund Bagwell
Robert Mailhouse Young Executive
Patrick Fischler Friend of Executive
Patrick John Hurley CEO
Susan Barnes Female Executive
Rick Dano Swat Driver
Michael Sottile Swat Cop
Jane Crawley Baby Carriage Woman
Anne O'Sullivan Baby Carriage Woman
Beau Starr Commissioner
John Capodice Bob
Thomas Rosales Jr. Vince
James DuMont Workman
Antonio Mora News Anchor #1
Patty Toy News Anchor #2
Todd Gordon News Cameraman
Bruce Wright Reporter #1
Mark Kriski Reporter #2
Dagny Hultgreen Reporter #3
Richard Schiff Train Driver
Joseph Carberry Cop
Sandy Martin Bartender
Neisha Folkes-LeMelle Mrs. McMahon
Jim Mapp Additional Bus Passenger
Milton Quon Additional Bus Passenger
Sonia Jackson Additional Bus Passenger
Carmen Williams Additional Bus Passenger
Paula Montes Additional Bus Passenger
Loyda Ramos Additional Bus Passenger
Julia Vera Additional Bus Passenger
Marylou Lim Additional Bus Passenger
Brian K. Grant Elevator Passenger
Barry Kramer Elevator Passenger
Robin McKee Elevator Passenger
Paige Goodman Elevator Passenger
Christina Fitzgerald Elevator Passenger
Tara Thomas Elevator Passenger
Cece Tsou Elevator Passenger
Michael N. Fujimoto Elevator Passenger
Richard Gelb Elevator Passenger
Veronica Cartwright Bag Lady (uncredited)
Scott Wilder SWAT Officer #1 on Flatbed Truck (uncredited)