Quicksilver (film)

Infobox Film
name = Quicksilver


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caption = Kevin Bacon on the poster for "Quicksilver"
director = Thomas Michael Donnelly
producer = Daniel Melnick
Michael I. Rachmil
writer = Thomas Michael Donnelly
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starring = Kevin Bacon
Jami Gertz
music = Tony Banks
cinematography = Thomas Del Ruth
editing = Tom Rolf
distributor = Columbia Pictures
released = flagicon|USA February 14, 1986
runtime = 105 min.
country = USA
language = English
budget =
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imdb_id = 0091814

"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.

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.

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

Bikes

Although a variety of bicycles are used in the movie, 1984-85 Raleigh USA roadbikes [ [http://bulgier.net/pics/bike/Catalogs/Retro-Raleighs/84-RaleighAmerica.pdf 1984 Raleigh USA catalog] ] are used throughout by notable players in the movie.

Kevin Bacon's bicycle is a singlespeeded '84 Raleigh Competition. While no differentiation is made in the film, three different configurations are seen on Bacon's bike during the movie: Fixed-gear, singlespeed, and outfitted with 0-degree trick forks during various scenes in Bacon's apartment.

A 1984/5 Raleigh Grand Prix is used for the opening chase sequence, and a 1984 or '85 Super Course makes a brief appearance in the opening credits.

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.

"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.

DVD

The DVD for "Quicksilver" was released on December 10, 2002 by Sony. [ [http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/quicksilver/dvd.php ROTTEN TOMATOES: Movies – Top Movies, Trailers, Tickets & Showtimes ] ]

References

External links

*imdb title|id=0091814|title=Quicksilver