Accelerator (2000): Cast
Accelerator is a 2000 action film directed by Vinny Murphy, starring Stuart Sinclair Blyth as Johnny T, Gavin Kelty and Gerard Jordan. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Vinny Murphy
- Genre
- Action
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Accelerator About?
The premise of Accelerator without spoilers.
Set in Ireland, the film follows Johnny T (Stuart Sinclair Blyth), a Belfast car thief who wants to quit while his luck holds. His plans clash with Whacker (Gavin Kelty), a Dublin rival eyeing his business and girlfriend. To end the feud they join a high‑stakes Dublin‑to‑Belfast road race, stealing a fleet of cars for an illegal rally.
Accelerator Themes & Keywords
· 45 tags- belfast northern ireland
- car thief
- gangster
- car race
- neo noir
- 2000s
- written by director
- one word title
- opening action scene
- car chase
- gasoline
- car set on fire
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- exploding car
- chase
- escape
- scene during opening credits
- van
- night
- parking garage
- baseball bat
- hit with a baseball bat
- gas station
- car accident
- police car
- police chase
- car crash
- f word
- profanity
- revolver
- gunfight
- shootout
- gun battle
- police shootout
- street shootout
- hospital
- foot chase
- helicopter
- electronic music score
- shot through a window
- shot in the arm
- shot in the chest
- shot in the head
- shot in the forehead
- shot to death
- independent film
Accelerator Cast & Characters
Stuart Sinclair Blyth leads the cast as Johnny T, with Gavin Kelty as Whacker and Gerard Jordan as Gash. Directed by Vinny Murphy; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Director Vinny Murphy
- Stuart Sinclair Blyth as Johnny T
- Gavin Kelty as Whacker
- Gerard Jordan as Gash
- Aisling O'Neill as Louise
Also Starring in Accelerator
· 1 more- Sorcha Gleadhill Boo
Cars in Accelerator
29 cars on screen, including the 1986 BMW 518i E28 and the 1986 Ford Capri MkIII.
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1986 BMW 518i E28 Important role -
1986 Ford Capri MkIII Important role -
1988 Ford Granada MkIII Important role -
1991 Honda Civic Ferio Important role
Accelerator Also Known As
Also known as “Todesrennen”.
- Also known as
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- Todesrennen
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Accelerator FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Accelerator, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Accelerator?
Accelerator runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was Accelerator released?
Accelerator was released on November 16, 2000.
Who directed Accelerator?
Accelerator was directed by Vinny Murphy.
More films by Vinny Murphy Who is in the cast of Accelerator?
Accelerator stars Stuart Sinclair Blyth as Johnny T, Gavin Kelty as Whacker and Gerard Jordan as Gash, among 5 credited actors.
Does Accelerator have a post-credit scene?
No. Accelerator has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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