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The Cannonball Run

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


Burt Reynolds
Burt Reynolds
(as J.J. McClure)
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Roger Moore
Roger Moore
(as Seymour)
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Farrah Fawcett
Farrah Fawcett
(as Pamela)
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Dom DeLuise
Dom DeLuise
(as Victor)
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Dean Martin
Dean Martin
(as Jamie Blake)
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Sammy Davis Jr.
Sammy Davis Jr.
(as Fenderbaum)
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Jack Elam
Jack Elam
(as Doctor)
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Adrienne Barbeau
Adrienne Barbeau
(as Marcie)
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Terry Bradshaw
Terry Bradshaw
(as Terry)
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Jackie Chan
Jackie Chan
(as Subaru Driver #1)
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Bert Convy
Bert Convy
(as Brad)
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Jamie Farr
Jamie Farr
(as Sheik)
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Peter Fonda
Peter Fonda
(as Chief Biker)
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George Furth
George Furth
(as A.F. Foyt)
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Michael Hui Koon-Man
Michael Hui Koon-Man
(as Subaru Driver #2)
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Bianca Jagger
Bianca Jagger
(as Sheik's Sister)
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Molly Picon
Molly Picon
(as Mom Goldfarb)
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Jimmy Snyder
Jimmy Snyder
(as "The Greek")
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Mel Tillis
Mel Tillis
(as Mel)
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Rick Aviles
Rick Aviles
(as Mad Dog)
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Warren Berlinger
Warren Berlinger
(as Shakey Finch)
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Tara Buckman
Tara Buckman
(as Jill)
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John Fiedler
John Fiedler
(as Desk Clerk)
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Norman Grabowski
Norman Grabowski
(as Petoski)
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Joe Klecko
Joe Klecko
(as Polish Racing Driver)
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Grayce Spence
Grayce Spence
(as Chair Person)
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Robert Tessier
Robert Tessier
(as Biker)
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Alfie Wise
Alfie Wise
(as Batman)
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Johnny Yune
Johnny Yune
(as TV Talk Show Host)
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Lois Hamilton
Lois Hamilton
(as Seymour's Girl)
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Simone Burton
Simone Burton
(as Seymour's Girl)
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Finele Carpenter
Finele Carpenter
(as Seymour's Girl)
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Susan McDonald
Susan McDonald
(as Seymour's Girl)
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Janet Woytak
Janet Woytak
(as Seymour's Girl)
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James C. Lewis
James C. Lewis
(as Missouri Patrolman #1)
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Fred Smith
Fred Smith
(as California Patrolman #1)
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Roy Tatum
Roy Tatum
(as Connecticut Patrolman)
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Dudley Remus
Dudley Remus
(as New Jersey Patrolman #1)
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Hal Carter
Hal Carter
(as New Jersey Patrolman #2)
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Brock Yates
Brock Yates
(as Organizer)
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Kathleen M. Shea
Kathleen M. Shea
(as Starting Girl)
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Nancy Austin
Nancy Austin
(as Phone Booth Lady)
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Vickie Reigle
Vickie Reigle
(as Car Hop Waitress)
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Bob Stenner
Bob Stenner
(as California Highway Patrolman #2)
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Ken Squier
Ken Squier
(as California Highway Patrolman #3)
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Samir Kamoun
Samir Kamoun
(as Bedouin)
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John Megna
John Megna
(as Arthur Rose)
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Linda McClure
Linda McClure
(as Dour Lady)
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Laura Lizer Sommers
Laura Lizer Sommers
(as Lady in Distress)
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Richard Losee
Richard Losee
(as Trans Am Driver)
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Richie Burns Wright
Richie Burns Wright
(as Farmboy)
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Hal Needham
Hal Needham
(as Ambulance EMT (uncredited))
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Valerie Perrine
Valerie Perrine
(as Female Cop Pulling Over Lamborghini Babes (uncredited))
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Steve Dressler
Steve Dressler
(as Race Car Assistant (uncredited))
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Dave Mungenast
Dave Mungenast
(as Man Kicked by Jackie Chan (uncredited))
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Tim R. Worley
Tim R. Worley
(as Missouri Passerby (uncredited))
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