Quicksilver (1986): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Quicksilver is a 1986 drama thriller directed by Thomas Michael Donnelly, starring Laurence Fishburne, Kevin Bacon and Paul Rodriguez. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $7.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Thomas Michael Donnelly
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Quicksilver About?
The premise of Quicksilver without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A charismatic stranger captivates a newlywed woman and a thief seeking refuge with two unsettling stories. As he weaves his tales, the couple finds themselves increasingly unsure if the stories are merely fiction or if they reflect a darker reality unfolding around them. The lines between the narratives and their own circumstances become dangerously blurred, leading to a suspenseful and unsettling experience.
Quicksilver Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- bicycle
- stockbroker
- car bicycle chase
- father son relationship
- attempted murder
- car crash
- guilt
- bicycle messenger
- stock market
- bicycle accident
- riches to rags
- drug dealer
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- murder
- bicycle race
- bicycle hit by a car
- hot dog stand
- loss of confidence
- stabbed in the thigh
- african american
- mother son relationship
- apartment
- friendship between men
- showdown
- mexican immigrant
- bicycle crash
- one word title
- subculture
- financial ruin
- drug courier
- courier service
- cycling
- title spoken by character
- actor shares last name with character
- holding a gun to someone's head
- reference to frank sinatra
- women's bathroom
- hospital
- dancer
- taxi driver
- crying
- lie
- car accident
- threat
- switchblade
- wager
- cynicism
- bank loan
- expectant father
- family dinner
- optimism
Quicksilver Cast
Laurence Fishburne leads the cast, with Kevin Bacon and Paul Rodriguez. Directed by Thomas Michael Donnelly; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Thomas Michael Donnelly
Also Starring in Quicksilver
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More films directed by Thomas Michael Donnelly: A Soldier’s Sweetheart and Blindsided.
Quicksilver Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Quicksilver 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.
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IMDb 5.7 /10
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Metacritic 43 Metascore
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TMDB 56% User score
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Quicksilver Plot Summary
What happens in Quicksilver from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
“Smiling” Jack Casey is a young, ambitious floor trader on the Pacific Exchange whose risky bet wipes out both his company’s and his family’s savings. After this crushing loss, he withdraws from the high-stakes world of trading and embraces a simpler, more mobile life as a bicycle messenger. The fall from grace strains his relationships, as his parents and girlfriend struggle to understand his new path and the precarious choices he makes.
Full summary
The whole story of Quicksilver, scene by scene
Quicksilver Box Office
Quicksilver grossed $7.6 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$7.6M
- US & Canada
- $7.6M
Quicksilver Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Quicksilver.
How Well Do You Know Quicksilver?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What new profession does Jack Casey take up after losing his savings?
Cars in Quicksilver
66 cars on screen, including the 1971 Ford LTD and the 1974 Checker Taxicab.
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1974 Checker Taxicab Important role -
1978 Cadillac Seville Minor role -
1963 Dodge Dart Minor role
Quicksilver Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Quicksilver, la pista rápida del éxito” and “Брокер”.
- Also known as
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- Quicksilver, la pista rápida del éxito
- Брокер
- 银色快手
- Ezüstkerék
- 퀵실버
- Quicksilver - Soldi senza fatica
- À toute vitesse
- Argent viu
- Żywe srebro
- Quicksilver - O Prazer de Ganhar
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Movies Like Quicksilver
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Quicksand, Quicksand and Premium Rush.
Quicksilver FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Quicksilver, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Quicksilver?
Quicksilver runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Quicksilver released?
Quicksilver was released on February 14, 1986.
Who directed Quicksilver?
Quicksilver was directed by Thomas Michael Donnelly.
More films by Thomas Michael Donnelly Who is in the cast of Quicksilver?
Quicksilver stars Laurence Fishburne, Kevin Bacon and Paul Rodriguez, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Quicksilver make at the box office?
Quicksilver grossed $7.6 million worldwide.
How is Quicksilver rated?
Quicksilver has 5.7/10 on IMDb, 43 on Metacritic and 56% on TMDB.
Does Quicksilver have a post-credit scene?
No. Quicksilver has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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