The Cannonball Run

See also Cannonball Baker Sea-To-Shining-Sea Memorial Trophy Dash The Cannonball Run is a 1981 comedy film starring Burt Reynolds, Roger Moore, Dom DeLuise and Farrah Fawcett, and was directed by Hal Needham. It was produced by Hong Kong's Golden Harvest films and was distributed by 20th Century Fox. The film was followed by the 1984 Warner Bros. sequel Cannonball Run II. Race teams have gathered in Connecticut to start their cross-country race. ... More

Initial release date:

  • Jun 19, 1981

Directed by:

Rating:

PG (USA)

Runtime:

  • 1 h 35 min

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Screenplay by:

Also known as:

  • The Cannonball Trophy

Film

Directed by

Hal Needham

Hal Needham (born March 6, 1931) is an American stuntman and film director. Needham was born in Memphis, Tennessee, the son of Edith May (née Robinson) and Howard Needham. He was raised in Arkansas and Missouri. Needham was a paratrooper during the Korean War, worked as a treetopper, and was a...

Tagline:

  • You'll root for them all...but you'll never guess who wins.

Cinematography:

Release date(s):

Film release region Release Date Film release distribution medium
  • Jun 5, 2001
  • Jun 19, 1981
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Runtime:

  • 1 h 35 min
  • 1 h 36 min
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Notable filming locations:

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Awards

Award Nominations:

Year Award Award Nominee
  • 1981

Razzie Award for Worst Supporting Actress Nominees

Appears in ranked lists:

List Rank Year Note
  • 5,556
  • Apr 25, 2010
  • 6.5

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