The Cannonball Run

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.

Country:

United States of America,

Hong Kong

Genre:

Action,

Comedy,

Family

Duration:

95 minutes

Year:

1981

Director:

Hal Needham

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Company:

Orange Sky Golden Harvest,

ASR Productions

Budget:

$18,000,000

Revenue:

$72,179,579

Cast:

J.J. McClure

Seymour

Pamela

Victor

Jamie Blake

Crew:

Editor

Screenplay

Director of Photography

Editor

Director