The Cannonball Run

Jun 19, 1981

1h 35m

★ 6.2

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

Overview

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.

Genres

Action

Comedy

Family

Production Companies

Orange Sky Golden Harvest

ASR Productions

The Cannonball Run Trailers

Cast

J.J. McClure

Burt Reynolds

Seymour

Roger Moore

Pamela

Farrah Fawcett-Majors

Victor

Dom DeLuise

Jamie Blake

Dean Martin

Fenderbaum

Sammy Davis Jr.

Doctor

Jack Elam

Marcie

Adrienne Barbeau

Terry

Terry Bradshaw

Subaru Driver #1

Jackie Chan

Brad

Bert Convy

Sheik

Jamie Farr

When a wealthy sheikh puts up $1 million in prize money for a cross-country car race, there is one person crazy enough to hit the road hard with wheels spinning fast. Legendary driver J.J. McClure enters the competition along with his friend Victor and together they set off across the American landscape in a madcap action-adventure destined to test their wits and automobile skills.

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