The Limit (1972 film)
1972 crime-action film by Yaphet Kotto
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The Limit (a.k.a. Speed Limit 65) is a 1972 independent action-crime film, now considered a lost film, produced and directed by Yaphet Kotto, who also co-wrote it with Sean Cameron. Kotto stars in the lead role, alongside a supporting cast consisting of Virgil Frye, Quinn K. Redeker, Corinne Cole, Ted Cassidy, Pamela Jones, Gary Littlejohn, and Irene Cagen.[1]
- Sean Cameron
- Yaphet Kotto
- Yaphet Kotto
- Quinn K. Redeker
- Virgil Frye
- Corinne Cole
- Ted Cassidy
- Pamela Jones
- Irene Cagen
- Gary Littlejohn
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| Directed by | Yaphet Kotto |
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| Produced by | Yaphet Kotto |
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| Cinematography | Fenton Hamilton |
| Edited by | Norman B. Schwartz |
| Music by | Wayne Henderson |
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| Distributed by | Cannon Film Distributors |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $25,000 |
Plot summary
Mark Johnson is a Los Angeles motorcycle cop who patrols rough neighborhoods alongside his partner and best friend, Jeff McMillan. After a run-in with a gang known as The Virgins, he soon develops a respectful acquaintanceship with the leader, Big Donnie. He advises Donnie not to allow his pregnant girlfriend, Judy, to ride on motorcycles in her condition. Kenny, the Virgins' second-in-command, reacts with envy and fury.[2]
Cast
- Yaphet Kotto as Mark Johnson
- Quinn K. Redeker as Jeff McMillan
- Virgil Frye as Kenny
- Corinne Cole as Judy
- Ted Cassidy as Big Donnie
- Pamela Jones as Margret
- Gary Littlejohn as Pete
- Irene Cagen as Delores (as Irene Forrest)
Release
Reception
Roger Greenspun of The New York Times stated that this "is an oddly pleasant, occasionally exciting movie to watch".[1]
