The Cannonball Run

Poster for the movie "The Cannonball Run"

Release Date 19 June 1981 (1 h 35 min)

Directed by Hal Needham

Starring Burt Reynolds, Roger Moore, Farrah Fawcett

Writer —

Composer Al Capp

Genres Comedy

Country United States of America

Rating

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Synopsis and Details

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.

Year of production 1981
Release Date 19 June 1981
Local Release Date 19 June 1981

Revenue $72,179,579
Budget $18,000,000
Language Japanese, 普通话, Arabic, English

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Overview

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.