Burt Reynolds
J.J. McClure
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Jun 19, 1981 · A wild and illegal cross-country road race with an all-star cast, inspired by a real event. Watch the trailer, see the photos, read the reviews and trivia, and find out more about the plot and the characters.
- (40K)
- Action, Comedy, Sport
- Hal Needham
- 1981-06-19
The Cannonball Run is a 1981 American action - comedy film [ 5] directed by Hal Needham, produced by Hong Kong firm Golden Harvest, and distributed by 20th Century-Fox. Filmed in Panavision, it features an all-star ensemble cast, including Burt Reynolds, Dom DeLuise, Roger Moore, Farrah Fawcett, Jackie Chan, and Dean Martin.
Find out who starred in the comedy film The Cannonball Run, directed by Hal Needham and written by Brock Yates. See the full list of actors, producers, writers, and more on IMDb.
Synopsis. 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.
- Hal Needham
- PG
- 95 min
The trailer for director Hal Needham's classic action-comedy THE CANNONBALL RUN.
- 3 min
- 175.1K
- FilmBuffOnline
A comedy film about a cross-country race with famous faces, but no characters to play. Critics and audience ratings are low, and the film feels like a marathon of dull minutes.
- (34)
- Comedy
- PG
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A comedy movie about an illegal cross-country road race with an all-star cast of eccentric competitors. Based on a real event, the film features low-down, dirty tricks, police chases, and a variety of vehicles, from a Ferrari to an ambulance.
