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The Cannonball Run

Genres

Action , Comedy , Family

Duration

95 min

Director

Hal Needham

Rating

6.2

Release Date

June 19, 1981

The Cannonball Run

Original title: The Cannonball Run

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Synopsis

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.