The Cannonball Run 1981
“You'll root for them all...but you'll never guess who wins.”
What is The Cannonball Run?
The film "The Cannonball Run" is a comedy based on an actual event, a cross-country road race. This road race was organized by Brock Yates as a protest against the speed limit then in effect in the U.S.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1981
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 95 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 19, 1981
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America, Hong Kong
- Studios
- Orange Sky Golden Harvest, Albert S. Ruddy Productions
- Budget
- $18,000,000
- Revenue
- $72,179,579
- Genres
- Action, Comedy, Family
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Overview
The film "The Cannonball Run" is a comedy based on an actual event, a cross-country road race. This road race was organized by Brock Yates as a protest against the speed limit then in effect in the U.S. The event was named after Erwin G. "Cannonball" Baker, who rode his motorcycle across the country in the roaring 20's. The characters in the film are based on ruses developed by real participants of the event over several years that it was run.
Should you watch it?
“An eclectic group of drivers competes in an illegal cross-country race across the United States.”
- features an all-star ensemble cast
- based on an actual historical event
- relies on slapstick humor
Watch it if you enjoy ensemble action-comedies featuring a wide variety of characters.
The film is rated PG and contains action and comedy elements.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the film based on?
It is based on the Cannonball Baker Sea to Shining Sea Memorial Trophy Dash, an actual event organized by Brock Yates.
Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Hal Needham.
When was the film released?
The film was released in the United States on June 19, 1981.
Who produced the film?
It was produced by the Hong Kong firm Golden Harvest.
What was the inspiration for the race?
The race was organized to protest the 55 mph speed limit that was in effect in the United States at the time.