The Cannonball Run
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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 is a 1981 action-comedy film that follows a cross-country road race inspired by the real Cannonball Baker Sea to Shining Sea Memorial Trophy Dash. The movie features characters and stunts based on actual racing tactics used by participants in this legendary speed-limit-defying competition. Released in June 1981, it remains a cult classic for fans of high-octane road-trip comedies.
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The Cannonball Run — frequently asked
When was The Cannonball Run released?
The Cannonball Run was released on June 19, 1981.
Is The Cannonball Run based on a true story?
Yes, the film is based on the actual Cannonball Baker Sea to Shining Sea Memorial Trophy Dash, a real cross-country race organized to protest the 55 mph speed limit. Many characters and racing tactics in the movie are inspired by real participants.
What genres does The Cannonball Run belong to?
The film is an action-comedy with family-friendly appeal, combining high-speed racing sequences with comedic situations throughout the cross-country journey.
Who was Cannonball Baker?
Erwin G. "Cannonball" Baker was a legendary motorcyclist from the 1920s who rode across the country, inspiring the name of the famous cross-country race that the film is based on.
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