1981
6.1 (651 votes)
1h 35m
Genres
Action
Comedy
Family
Production Companies
ASR Productions
20th Century Fox
Orange Sky Golden Harvest
20th Century Fox
Orange Sky Golden Harvest
The Cannonball Run
You'll root for them all...but you'll never guess who wins.
Overview
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.
Key Crew
Screenplay: Brock Yates
Director of Photography: Michael C. Butler
Director: Hal Needham
Producer: Albert S. Ruddy
Top Cast
Videos
The Cannonball Run ≣ 1981 ≣ Trailer
The Cannonball Run (trailer)
