The Cannonball Run
June 19, 1981·1h 35min·Rated PG
ActionComedyFamily
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.
Director:Hal NeedhamCast:Burt Reynolds, Roger Moore, Farrah Fawcett, Dom DeLuise,
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.
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Original Title
The Cannonball Run
Status
Released
Release Date
06/19/1981
Original Language
English
Production Country
United States, Hong Kong SAR China
Budget
$18,000,000.00
Revenue
$72,179,579.00
