The Cannonball Run
You'll root for them all...but you'll never guess who wins.
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6/19/1981Runtime
95 minsOverview
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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EnglishBudget
$18,000,000Revenue
$72,179,579Homepage
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A anarchic, stunt-packed ensemble romp across America where the real fun is watching colorful characters try increasingly absurd deceptions to win a cross-country race. It's more interested in the chaos and camaraderie of the journey than any actual stakes.
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