High Speed (1932): cast, story & where to watch

1932 · Film · ★ 2

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Released in 1932, High Speed is an action and crime film directed by D. Ross Lederman, running about 62 minutes. “Auto Speed Demons, Living at a Pace that the Human Body was Never Meant to Stand! SPEED DEMONS of the SPEEDWAY!!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A policeman, working on a case against a local mobster and his gang, slips on some race-car-driver overalls and goggles and, in addition to stopping the mobsters in their tracks, wins a few races and the love of the daughter of the racetrack owner.

Who’s in it. High Speed stars Buck Jones as Bill Toomey, Ward Bond as Ham, Wallace MacDonald as Tom Corliss and Loretta Sayers as Peggy Preston, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, High Speed has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch High Speed page.

If you liked it. Fans of High Speed tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch High Speed (1932)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for High Speed change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is High Speed worth watching?
High Speed holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in High Speed?
High Speed stars Buck Jones, Ward Bond, Wallace MacDonald, Loretta Sayers and Edward LeSaint.
When was High Speed released?
High Speed was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.