The Cannonball Run (1981)
Directed by Hal Needham · 95 min · Action, Comedy, Family
6.9 TOPICAL score · #5,947 of 6,776 films
Vote for it on the board →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 (1981, directed by Hal Needham) has a TOPICAL score of 6.9 - ranked 5,947 of the 6,776 films TOPICAL scores. It scores highest on historical impact and lasting engagement, and lowest on awards. Critics: 29% on Rotten Tomatoes · 4.6/10 critics' average · Metacritic 28. Audiences: TMDB 6.2/10 (732 ratings). Wikipedia covers it in 40 languages.
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- Critics29% on Rotten Tomatoes · 4.6/10 critics' average · Metacritic 28
- AudienceTMDB 6.2/10 (732 ratings)
- Awards0 wins, 0 nominations
- ImpactWikipedia articles in 40 languages
- Still read46,192 Wikipedia readers in the last 60 days
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