The Cannonball Run
1981·Movie·
·1h 35min·PG
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About
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.
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersRedemptionBetrayalOvercoming PrejudiceFriendship
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersMistaken IdentityRoad TripRacing For A PrizeComic HijinksOddball CharactersRivalryUnconventional VehiclesSlapstick Situations
- Character Types
- Humor
- Time
- Cinematic Style
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
Crew
Directed by:
Michael C. Butler, Hal Needham, Bill Coker
Produced by:
Albert S. Ruddy, David Hamburger, Raymond Chow
Composed by:
Al Capps
