Movies & TV - Quick Review - The Cannonball Run

Artwork

In One Word

Excellent

Genre

Action / Comedy

Released By / Year

HBO / 1981

Links

The Cannonball Run - IMDB Page

Plot

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 above plot description was taken from Movie Collector - Collectorz.com)

Quick Review

Classic fun.

Online: Sunday, August 25, 2013