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The Cannonball Run (1981)

The Cannonball Run (1981)

Action Comedy Family

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

Release Date: 1981, June 19
Directors: Hal Needham
Countries: Hong Kong, United States of America
Production: Orange Sky Golden Harvest, Albert S. Ruddy Productions
Cast: Jackie Chan, John Megna, John Fiedler, Rick Aviles, Fred Smith, Adrienne Barbeau, Jack Elam, Valerie Perrine, Terry Bradshaw, Peter Fonda, Michael Hui Koon-Man, Dom DeLuise

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.

Keywords:

cross country race