The Cannonball Run
“You'll root for them all...but you'll never guess who wins.”
6.2
Rating
(674 votes)
1h 35m
Runtime
1981
Released
5
Popularity
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.
Status
Released
Original Title
The Cannonball Run
Release Date
1981-06-19
Languages
Japanese, Mandarin, Arabic, English
Budget
USD 18,000,000
Revenue
USD 72,179,579
Profit
USD 54,179,579
Directors
Writers
Brock YatesScreenplay
