The Cannonball Run

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Movie Facts

Part of the: Cannonball Run Collection

Status: Released

Runtime: 95

Budget: $18,000,000

Revenue: $72,179,579

Languages: ja, zh, ar, en

Webpage: -

Release Info

1981-06-19
PG
1981-07-08
-
1981-10-02
6
1981-10-23
-
1981-12-19
PG

Plot Keywords

cross country race
all-star supporting cast

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Alternative Titles

L'équipée du Cannonball
Cannonball Run 1
Velký závod

Content Score: 100

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.