DVD/AKIRA
Akira (R)
An animated, futuristic Tokyo provides a vibrant backdrop for breakneck motorcycle chases in this anime cult gem.

DVD/BEVERLY*
Beverly Hills Cop (R)
Eddie Murphy’s 1984 action comedy classic starts off with a classic high speed highway chase.

DVD/BLUES
The Blues Brothers (R)
In a Chicago classic, ex-cons evade the cops (and cause countless wrecks) by driving through a mall, over drawbridges, under the El and right across Daley Plaza.

DVD/BOURNE*
The Bourne Identity (PG-13)
White-knuckled car chase scenes take a vintage Mini through the winding, narrow streets of Paris, down stairways, through parking garages and more.

DVD/BULLITT*
Bullitt (PG)
Steve McQueen navigates his Mustang through San Francisco in one of the classic car chases of all time.

DVD/BUTCH*
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (PG)
“Who are those guys?” The law is after Butch and Sundance, chasing them all across the West on horseback.

DVD/CROUCHING*
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (PG-13)
With stunning visual effects and a pounding Chinese drum backing the action, expert martial artists traverse rooftops and courtyards.

DVD/FRENCH*
The French Connection (R)
Narcotics officers tail their “French Connection” in a taut New York City chase which took over five weeks to film.

DVD/GREAT
The Great Escape (NR)
Daring P.O.W.s race through the German countryside to escape a Nazi concentration camp.

DVD/INDIANA
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (PG)
The adventurous archeology professor flees from danger in mine cars on rickety rails high above molten lava in one memorable scene.

DVD/ITS
It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (G)
A dying ex-con’s revelation of hidden treasure sets a group of onlookers off on a madcap dash for the cash.

DVD/MATRIX*
The Matrix Reloaded (R)
This sequel to the classic cyber thriller features an elaborate and lengthy chase scene against traffic on a high speed freeway.

DVD/PLANES*
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (R)
It’s a race against time when a buffoon and a straight man team up to get home for the holidays by any means necessary.

DVD/RONIN*
Ronin (R)
Tight European streets and tunnels and DeNiro’s cool are a perfect match for some of the best car chases on screen.

DVD/SMOKEY
Smokey and the Bandit (PG)
Burt Reynolds, the “Bandit,” races to transport a big rig full of beer across the country in a day, aided by a super charged Trans-Am.

DVD/SNATCH*
Snatch (R)
High priced cars zip through South London on a high speed chase in this fast talking diamond heist film.

* Indicates the title is also available on video

NR = Not Rated

Prepared by Heather Booth, September 2006