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.
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Burt ReynoldsJ.J. McClure
Roger MooreSeymour
Farrah FawcettPamela
Dom DeLuiseVictor
Dean MartinJamie Blake
Sammy Davis Jr.Fenderbaum
Jack ElamDoctor
Adrienne BarbeauMarcie
Terry BradshawTerry
Jackie ChanSubaru Driver #1
Bert ConvyBrad
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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.
How long is The Cannonball Run?
The Cannonball Run has a runtime of 95 minutes.
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