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.
Top Billed Cast
Burt Reynolds
J.J. McClure
Roger Moore
Seymour
Farrah Fawcett
Pamela
Dom DeLuise
Victor
Dean Martin
Jamie Blake
Featured Crew
Hal Needham
Director
Brock Yates
Screenplay
Albert S. Ruddy
Producer
Michael C. Butler
Director of Photography
Donn Cambern
Editor
William D. Gordean
Editor
Gregg Bond
Special Props
Allan Graf
Stunts
Conrad E. Palmisano
Stunt Double
Jeannie Epper
Stunts
Eurlyne Epper
Stunts
Gilbert B. Combs
Stunts
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