The Cannonball Run

1981 · directed by Hal Needham

Rating

49/100

Hit

no

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.

The Cannonball Run (1981), directed by Hal Needham, rates 49/100. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

• Burt Reynolds
• Roger Moore
• Dom DeLuise
• Adrienne Barbeau
• Jackie Chan

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