
Overview
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.
Trailer
Crew
DirectorHal Needham
WriterBrock Yates
Cast

Burt Reynolds
J.J. McClure

Roger Moore
Seymour

Farrah Fawcett
Pamela

Dom DeLuise
Victor

Dean Martin
Jamie Blake

Sammy Davis Jr.
Fenderbaum

Jack Elam
Doctor

Adrienne Barbeau
Marcie

Terry Bradshaw
Terry

Jackie Chan
Subaru Driver #1

Bert Convy
Brad

Jamie Farr
Sheik

Peter Fonda
Chief Biker

George Furth
A.F. Foyt

Michael Hui Koon-Man
Subaru Driver #2

Bianca Jagger
Sheik's Sister

Molly Picon
Mom Goldfarb

Jimmy Snyder
"The Greek"

Mel Tillis
Mel

Rick Aviles
Mad Dog
Part of Cannonball Run Collection
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Keywords
cross country race
Details
Budget
$18M
Revenue
$72M
TMDb Votes
693
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 3, 2026
