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.
Genres: Action , Comedy , Sport
Actors: Burt Reynolds , Jackie Chan , Adrienne Barbeau , Jack Elam , Farrah Fawcett , Dean Martin , Dom DeLuise , Roger Moore , Terry Bradshaw , Bert Convy , Sammy Davis Jr.
Director: Hal Needham
Duration: 95 min
Quality: HD
Release: 1981
IMDb: 6.2