“RPM” is a comedy movie from 1997, directed by Ian Sharp and starring David Arquette, Emmanuelle Seigner, and Famke Janssen. The story is about a skilled car thief who undertook a daring heist to steal a revolutionary supercar. Read on, to discover fascniating information about the movie’s filming locations and trivia.
Where it Filmed?
The production of “RPM” took place in the beautiful city of Nice, located in the region of Alpes-Maritimes in France. This enchanting city was the backdrop for the nerve-racking car theft scenes in the film. The filming period of “RPM” commenced in November 1996.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| David Arquette | Luke Delson |
| Emmanuelle Seigner | Michelle Claire |
| Famke Janssen | Claudia Haggs |
| Steve John Shepherd | Rudy |
| Stephen Yardley | Chiarkos |
| Kenneth Cranham | Biggerman |
| John Bluthal | Grinkstein |
| Debora Weston | Det. Georgie Rysher |
| Jean-Luc Bideau | Insp. LeBlanc |
| George Rossi | Zantos |
| Bob Sherman | Karl Delson |
| Jonathan Cecil | Lord Baxter |
| Patrick Allen | Millionaire |
| Jerry Hall | Bored Girlfriend |
| Stéphane Eichenholc | Undercover Cop |
| Jeff Harding | Tim Ryan |
| Sheri Graubert | Karen |
| James Larkin | Jonqull |
| John Clive | Bentley Man |
| Paul Putney | Investor #2 |
| Lorenza Elana Marcais | Karl’s Secretary |
| Christian Bianchi | Attendant |
| Alain Clément | Journalist #2 |
| Janine Michel | Grinkstein’s Nurse |
| Eugene Browne | Guard #1 |
| Marc Estrada | Guard #2 |
| Grégår Patersån | Guard #3 |
| Michael Wain | H.S. Owner |
| Anne Batt | H.S. Owner’s Wife |
| Didier Belvisi | Motorcycle Cop #1 |
| André Lue Toussaint | Motorcycle Cop #2 |
| Guy Bozio-Bralino | Newsagent |
| Steward Heading-Kitchen | U.S. Detective |
Trivia and Facts
- The total running time of the movie is approximately 91 minutes.
- “RPM” was released in the United States under the alternate title “R.P.M.”
- Films such as “Projet RPM” in France, “Speedrider – Die Jagd nach dem Wunderauto” in Germany, “Fordulatszám” in Hungary, and “Złodziej prędkości” in Poland also go by the name of “RPM”.
- The movie was filmed in Full Color and features a Stereo sound mix.
- The original script of the movie was written by Roger Avary, who intended to direct the film. His planned cast included renowned actors such as Jean-Hugues Anglade, Chow Yun-Fat, Dolph Lundgren, Matt Dillon, Nastassja Kinski, Vanessa Paradis, Tchéky Karyo, Terence Stamp, Daniel Auteuil, Eric Stoltz, and Tom Savini. However, this version of the project never materialized due to budgetary constraints and lack of distribution.
- “RPM” was referenced in the 1999 film, “Bang Boom Bang – Ein todsicheres Ding”.
- One of the key quotes from the film is by Luke Delson (played by David Arquette): “It’s not about the money, it’s about the rush.”
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France
- Latitude: 43.7101728
- Longitude: 7.261953200000001
- Place ID: ChIJMS2FahDQzRIRcJqX_aUZCAQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Nice, France
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
