👉 Speedwell is a 1985 British science fiction film directed by John Carpenter and starring Christopher Lee. It was released on February 27, 1985. The plot follows a man who discovers he can control time, which allows him to manipulate events in his life. The film also features a cameo appearance by actor David Warner as the character of Dr. Charles Lister, an old-time physician. The term "speedwell" is commonly used in science fiction and fantasy