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The Cannonball Run

ActionComedyFamily
1981, 1h 35min
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.
Country: United States, Hong Kong
Director:
Hal Needham
Cast:
Hal Needham,
Jackie Chan,
Burt Reynolds,
Jack Elam
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Critic Ian Nathan
rated 6

70's stuff and nonsense but fun nevertheless with a crazy ensemble cast of celebrities of the era.

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Cast & Crew

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Hal Needham
As Ambulance EMT (uncredited)
Hal Needham
Director
Jackie Chan
As Subaru Driver #1
Burt Reynolds
As J.J. McClure
Jack Elam
As Doctor
Peter Fonda
As Chief Biker
Roger Moore
As Seymour

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The Cannonball Run is a high-speed, action-packed comedy featuring an all-star ensemble cast, including Burt Reynolds, Dom DeLuise, Roger Moore, Farrah Fawcett, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Jackie Chan, and many more. Inspired by the real-life Cannonball Baker Sea to Shining Sea Memorial Trophy Dash, the film follows a group of eccentric racers as they compete in a wild and wacky cross-country road race from Connecticut to California. With no rules or regulations to hold them back, the contestants must use every trick in the book to outmaneuver their rivals and reach the finish line first. Along the way, they encounter a series of hilarious mishaps and absurd situations that will keep you laughing from start to finish. Buckle up and get ready for the ride of your life with The Cannonball Run!

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The Cannonball Run was released in theaters on June 19, 1981.

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