The Cannonball Run (1981 film)
The Cannonball Run: 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.
The Cannonball Run Overview
| Budget | 18 million |
| Category | Action , Comedy , Family |
| Production company | Albert S. Ruddy Productions (US) , 20th Century Fox (US) , Orange Sky Golden Harvest (HK) |
| Box office | 72.2 million |
| Original language | en |
| Runtime | 1.583 Hour |
| Release date | 1981-06-19 |
| Spoken language | 日本語 , 普通话 , العربية , English |
| Rating | 61.3% |
| Vote Count | 597 |
The Cannonball Run - FAQ
What is Budget of The Cannonball Run ?
Budget of The Cannonball Run is 18 million
What are Categories of The Cannonball Run ?
Category of The Cannonball Run is Action , Comedy , Family
What are the Production companies of The Cannonball Run ?
Production companies of The Cannonball Run are Albert S. Ruddy Productions (US) , 20th Century Fox (US) , Orange Sky Golden Harvest (HK)
What is the Box office collection of The Cannonball Run ?
Box office Collection of The Cannonball Run is 72.2 million
What is the Original language of The Cannonball Run ?
Original_language of The Cannonball Run is en
What is the Run time of The Cannonball Run ?
Run time of The Cannonball Run is 1.583 Hour
What is Release date of The Cannonball Run ?
Release date of The Cannonball Run is 1981-06-19
Cast
- Burt Reynolds as J.J. McClure
- Roger Moore as Seymour
- Farrah Fawcett as Pamela
- Dom DeLuise as Victor
- Dean Martin as Jamie Blake
- Sammy Davis Jr. as Fenderbaum
- Jack Elam as Doctor
- Adrienne Barbeau as Marcie
- Terry Bradshaw as Terry
- Jackie Chan as Subaru Driver #1
- Bert Convy as Brad
- Jamie Farr as Sheik
- Peter Fonda as Chief Biker
- George Furth as A.F. Foyt
- Michael Hui as Subaru Driver #2
- Bianca Jagger as Sheik's Sister
- Molly Picon as Mom Goldfarb
- Jimmy Snyder as "The Greek"
- Mel Tillis as Mel
- Rick Aviles as Mad Dog
- Warren Berlinger as Shakey Finch
- Tara Buckman as Jill
- John Fiedler as Desk Clerk
- Norman Grabowski as Petoski
- Joe Klecko as Polish Racing Driver
- Grayce Spence as Chair Person
- Robert Tessier as Biker
- Alfie Wise as Batman
- Johnny Yune as TV Talk Show Host
- Lois Hamilton as Seymour's Girl
- Simone Burton as Seymour's Girl
- Finele Carpenter as Seymour's Girl
- Susan McDonald as Seymour's Girl
- Janet Woytak as Seymour's Girl
- James C. Lewis as Missouri Patrolman #1
- Fred Smith as California Patrolman #1
- Roy Tatum as Connecticut Patrolman
- Dudley Remus as New Jersey Patrolman #1
- Hal Carter as New Jersey Patrolman #2
- Brock Yates as Organizer
- Kathleen M. Shea as Starting Girl
- Nancy Austin as Phone Booth Lady
- Vickie Reigle as Car Hop Waitress
- Bob Stenner as California Highway Patrolman #2
- Ken Squier as California Highway Patrolman #3
- Samir Kamoun as Bedouin
- John Megna as Arthur Rose
- Linda McClure as Dour Lady
- Laura Lizer Sommers as Lady in Distress
- Richard Losee as Trans Am Driver
- Richie Burns Wright as Farmboy
- Hal Needham as Ambulance EMT (uncredited)
- Valerie Perrine as Female Cop Pulling Over Lamborghini Babes (uncredited)
- Steve Dressler as Race Car Assistant (uncredited)
- Renee McCullah as Girl in Crowd (uncredited)
- Dave Mungenast as Man Kicked by Jackie Chan (uncredited)
- Tim R. Worley as Missouri Passerby (uncredited)
- Ben Rogers as Pennsylvania Patrolman
