The Cannonball Run poster

The Cannonball Run

19811h 35mAction · Comedy · Family
directed by Hal Needham

“You'll root for them all...but you'll never guess who wins.”

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6.2 / 10
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6.2 / 10
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28 / 100
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Synopsis

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.

Cast

Burt Reynolds·J.J. McClure
Roger Moore·Seymour
Farrah Fawcett·Pamela
Dom DeLuise·Victor
Dean Martin·Jamie Blake
Sammy Davis Jr.·Fenderbaum
Jack Elam·Doctor
Adrienne Barbeau·Marcie
Terry Bradshaw·Terry
Jackie Chan·Subaru Driver #1