The Cannonball Run

1981·95'

★ 6.2

Letterboxd TMDB #11286

You'll root for them all...but you'll never guess who wins.

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.

Cast

Burt Reynolds J.J. McClure

Roger Moore Seymour

Farrah Fawcett Pamela

Dom DeLuise Victor

Dean Martin Jamie Blake

Sammy Davis Jr. Fenderbaum

Jack Elam Doctor

Adrienne Barbeau Marcie

Terry Bradshaw Terry

Jackie Chan Subaru Driver #1

Bert Convy Brad

Jamie Farr Sheik