Speed King (1979)
Overview
Biopic of Malcolm Campbell, detailing his tumultuous life and extreme drive as he attempts to break the world speed records on land and water.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.074 |
Directed By
Ferdinand Fairfax
Crew
Roger Milner
Ferdinand Fairfax
Innes Lloyd
Carl Davis
TOP CAST
Robert Hardy
Dorothy Campbell
Jennifer Hilary
Dorothy Campbell
Jack Galloway
Leo Villa
Neil Nisbet
Donald Campbell
Desmond Llewelyn
Major Bill Whittall
Sheila Ruskin
Lilly
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