The Cannonball Run
You'll root for them all...but you'll never guess who wins.
1981 PG 1h 35m
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.
Movie Details
| Original title | The Cannonball Run |
|---|---|
| Release date | Jun 19, 1981 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | EN |
| Country | Hong Kong, United States of America |
| Certification (US) | PG |
| Keywords | cross country race |
| Franchise | Cannonball Run Collection |
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What is The Cannonball Run about?
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.
When was The Cannonball Run released?
The Cannonball Run was released on Jun 19, 1981 (status: Released).
Who directed The Cannonball Run?
Hal Needham directed The Cannonball Run.
What is the TMDB rating of The Cannonball Run?
The Cannonball Run has a TMDB rating of 6.2/10 from 730 votes.