Drive (1997)

A prototype enhanced human, on the run from Chinese-hired hit men, hooks up with a dread-locked bystander, and the two of them elude their pursuers narrowly each time.

Director:

Steve Wang

Writer:

Scott Phillips

Stars:

Mark Dacascos, Kadeem Hardison, John Pyper-Ferguson

1 win.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Mark Dacascos	...	Toby Wong
Kadeem Hardison	...	Malik Brody
John Pyper-Ferguson	...	Vic Madison
Brittany Murphy	...	Deliverance Bodine
Tracey Walter	...	Hedgehog
James Shigeta	...	Mr. Lau
Masaya Katô	...	Advanced Model
Dom Magwili	...	Mr. Chow
Ron Yuan	...	Razor Scarred
Clive Rosengren	...	Cantwell
Christopher Michael	...	Jeb
'Evil' Ted Smith	...	Joss (as Ted Smith)
Tedd Szeto	...	Receptionist / Assistant
R.A. Mihailoff	...	Singing Trucker
David Watts	...	Apollo Bartender

Storyline

A prototype enhanced human, on the run from Chinese-hired hit men, hooks up with a dread-locked bystander, and the two of them elude their pursuers narrowly each time.

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Plot Keywords:

on the run | shootout | suspense | rocket launcher | reference to bugs bunny | 

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Taglines:

Speed kills - if you ain't going fast enough...

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi | Comedy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong violent content and language

Details

Official Sites:

First Look Studios Neo Art & Logic

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 August 1997 (Philippines)

Also Known As:

Fugue

Filming Locations:

25955 Vía Catalina, Santa Clarita, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$3,500,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Overseas FilmGroup, NEO Motion Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min 117 min (director's cut)

Sound Mix:

DTS-Stereo DTS Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

While Toby is in the air, shooting at the guys who are trying to get him, you can see Deliverance hiding her face with her arm as Toby starts to descend. Then, in a close up of Deliverance, you can see she has both hands on the side of the bed watching what is going on in the room before she ducks as Toby hits the bed.

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Quotes

Delivarence Bodine: You owe me...
Malik Brody: I owe you what?
Delivarence Bodine: Entertainment, chocolate boy wonder!

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Connections

References Reservoir Dogs (1992)

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Soundtracks

"Rayleen"
Written by Alan Mirikitani
Performed by Buddha Heads
Courtesy of Windswept Pacific Entertainment, Co.

User Reviews

Not In Neutral

I saw drive after a friend recommended it to me. I blindly bought this film with lots of curiosity, and not much else. What I was presented with was quite a surprise. I was treated to a film that, in spite of its low budget, managed to shine and show the viewer some of the best action sequences I've ever seen. Kadeem Hardison shows his comic talents as a Chris Tucker type (without the effeminate voice) who's been kidnapped by enhanced assassin Toby (played by Mark Dacascos). This feels a lot like a more violent, foul-mouthed version of Rush Hour, but in a good way. In fact, it pre-dates Brett Ratner's Rush Hour. I guess the plot's reasonably important; super-soldier enhanced by implant in his chest escapes from Hong Kong to San Francisco, but bad guys chase him and want him back alive. Super-soldier is forced to kidnap bar fly/wise-cracker for a ride and the two soon form a friendship and make their way to LA where super-soldier will get loads of cash for implant. This film has heart, it has humour, it has action. It's probably director Steve Wang's best work and it's thoroughly enjoyable. The actors all work hard and it looks far more expensive than it actually cost. However, I will say this; avoid the version that was edited for TV, get yourself a copy of the Director's Cut. It's far superior and doesn't have it's heart and soul ripped out. If you love action, and you love humour then definitely see this film! Dave's Rating ***** out of *****