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.
Release Date: 1981-06-19
Original Language: en
Genres: Unknown Genre
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J.J. McClure
Seymour
Pamela
Victor
Jamie Blake
Fenderbaum
Doctor
Marcie
Terry
Subaru Driver #1
Brad
Sheik
Chief Biker
A.F. Foyt
Subaru Driver #2
Sheik's Sister
Mom Goldfarb
"The Greek"
Mel
Mad Dog
Shakey Finch
Jill
Desk Clerk
Petoski
Polish Racing Driver
Chair Person
Biker
Batman
TV Talk Show Host
Seymour's Girl
Seymour's Girl
Seymour's Girl
Seymour's Girl
Seymour's Girl
Missouri Patrolman #1
California Patrolman #1
Connecticut Patrolman
New Jersey Patrolman #1
New Jersey Patrolman #2
Organizer
Starting Girl
Phone Booth Lady
Car Hop Waitress
California Highway Patrolman #2
California Highway Patrolman #3
Bedouin
Arthur Rose
Dour Lady
Lady in Distress
Trans Am Driver
Farmboy
Ambulance EMT (uncredited)
Female Cop Pulling Over Lamborghini Babes (uncredited)
Race Car Assistant (uncredited)
Man Kicked by Jackie Chan (uncredited)
Missouri Passerby (uncredited)
Little Girl in Crowd (uncredited)