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The Cannonball Run
Release: Jun 19, 1981
Runtime: 95 min.
Rating:
6.2 out of 10
Production Companies
- Orange Sky Golden Harvest
- ASR Productions
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.
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Cast
Bob Stenner
(as California Highway Patrolman #2)
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Ken Squier
(as California Highway Patrolman #3)
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Hal Needham
(as Ambulance EMT (uncredited))
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Valerie Perrine
(as Female Cop Pulling Over Lamborghini Babes (uncredited))
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Steve Dressler
(as Race Car Assistant (uncredited))
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Dave Mungenast
(as Man Kicked by Jackie Chan (uncredited))
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Tim R. Worley
(as Missouri Passerby (uncredited))
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