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The Cannonball Run (1981)

Movie ★ 6.2 95 min

A cross-country road race is based on an actual event, the Cannonball Baker Sea to Shining Sea Memorial Trophy Dash, organized by Brock Yates to protest the 55 mph speed limit then in effect in the U.S. The Cannonball was named for Erwin G. "Cannonball" Baker, who in the roaring 20's rode his motorcycle across the country. Many of the characters are based on ruses developed by real Cannonball racers over the several years that the event was run.

Hal Needham Director

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Quick facts

Released
June 19, 1981
Runtime
95 min
Rating
PG
Budget
$18.0M
Box office
$72.2M
IMDb
tt0082136
Country
United States, Hong Kong
Language
Japanese, Mandarin, Arabic
Studio
Orange Sky Golden Harvest, Albert S. Ruddy Productions

Cast

Cannonball Run II 1984 ★ 5.4
The Great Race 1965 ★ 7.1
Cannonball 1976 ★ 5.6
Rocket Power 1999 ★ 7.7
Crazy Racer 2009 ★ 7.7
A Chinese Odyssey Part One: Pandora's Box 1995 ★ 7.5
Death Race 2000 1975 ★ 6.2
Like Mike 2002 ★ 6.1
Convoy 1978 ★ 6.3
Iron Will 1994 ★ 6.7
The Wizard 1989 ★ 6.1
Every Which Way but Loose 1978 ★ 6.1

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Cannonball Run about?
A cross-country road race is based on an actual event, the Cannonball Baker Sea to Shining Sea Memorial Trophy Dash, organized by Brock Yates to protest the 55 mph speed limit then in effect in the U.S. The Cannonball was named for Erwin G. "Cannonball" Baker, who in the roaring 20's rode his motorcycle across the country. Many of the characters are based on ruses developed by real Cannonball racers over the several years that the event was run.
Who directed The Cannonball Run?
The Cannonball Run was directed by Hal Needham.
Who stars in The Cannonball Run?
The Cannonball Run stars Burt Reynolds, Roger Moore, Farrah Fawcett, Dom DeLuise.
When was The Cannonball Run released?
The Cannonball Run is a 1981 action, comedy, family film.
Where can I watch The Cannonball Run?
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