The Cannonball Run
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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The Cannonball Run
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jun 19, 1981
Runtime
1h 35m
Genres
Action, Comedy, Family
User Score
61%
Original Title
The Cannonball Run
Production Companies
ASR Productions, 20th Century Fox, Orange Sky Golden Harvest
Director
Hal Needham
Budget
$18,000,000
Revenue
$72,200,000
Description
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.
Cast
Crew
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