The Cannonball Run (1981)
You'll root for them all...but you'll never guess who wins.
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 Needham
Genre: Action, Comedy, Family
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: June 19, 1981
Cast
- Burt Reynolds - J.J. McClure
- Roger Moore - Seymour
- Farrah Fawcett-Majors - 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
Screenplay
- Brock Yates (Screenplay)
Music: Al Capps
Cinematography: Michael C. Butler
Editing: Donn Cambern, William D. Gordean
Production: Orange Sky Golden Harvest, ASR Productions
Country: United States of America, Hong Kong
Language: 日本語, 普通话, العربية, English
Budget: $18M
Box Office: $72M
Original Language: en
Keywords
cross country race
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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-Majors, Dom DeLuise, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr..
- How long is The Cannonball Run?
- The Cannonball Run has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is The Cannonball Run?
- The Cannonball Run is a Action, Comedy, Family film.
- What is the budget of The Cannonball Run?
- The Cannonball Run had a budget of $18M.
- How much did The Cannonball Run gross?
- The Cannonball Run grossed $72M worldwide.
- Where was The Cannonball Run produced?
- The Cannonball Run was produced in United States of America, Hong Kong.