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The Cannonball Run

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ActionComedyFamily
6.134/10(619 ratings)

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.

06-19-1981
1h 35m
The Cannonball Run
Backdrop for The Cannonball Run

Main Cast

Burt Reynolds

Burt Reynolds

J.J. McClure

Roger Moore

Roger Moore

Seymour

Farrah Fawcett

Farrah Fawcett

Pamela

Dom DeLuise

Dom DeLuise

Victor

Dean Martin

Dean Martin

Jamie Blake

Sammy Davis Jr.

Sammy Davis Jr.

Fenderbaum

Jack Elam

Jack Elam

Doctor

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
Hal Needham
Production:
ASR Productions, 20th Century Fox, Orange Sky Golden Harvest
Revenue:
$72,200,000
Budget:
$18,000,000

Key Crew

Director:
Hal Needham
Screenplay:
Brock Yates
Producer:
Albert S. Ruddy
Stunts:
Allan Graf
Stunt Double:
Conrad E. Palmisano

Locations and Languages

Country:
HK; US
Filming:
HK; US
Languages:
en