The Cannonball Run
1981 · 95 MIN · IMDB 6.2 · 41,605 VOTES · DIR. Hal Needham
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.
Dialogue Timeline — 1,314 lines
A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE
00:00:57 What do you say when there are no words
00:04:42 Hamsters are a big responsibility.
00:08:26 Take it easy! You're acting crazy since this Cannonball thing!
00:14:01 Not the Camel, schmuck. Winston.
00:17:43 - Yes, terrific. - He led the campaign...
00:21:00 Yeah, I know. Brakes went out.
00:24:30 They're very lick... very likeable.
00:27:55 with the leaves gently blowing...
00:31:53 Man does not live on... on bread alone.
00:35:25 Was that weird?
00:39:17 Bless you, my children.
00:42:36 This is really terrific...
00:46:40 Come on, Doc. Show her.
00:50:31 And Missouri. And California.
00:54:14 That's what everyone says. He even said it.
00:58:14 Greek! But...
01:01:20 You see, we're on our honeymoon, and she can't wait.
01:04:25 Hold on. Hold on.
01:08:06 Well, first you need a mask and a cape.
01:12:50 Oh, shit. We got a smokey on our tail.
01:18:07 We don't ride on Wall Street.
01:24:08 Four times?
01:27:40 That's odd.
08:00:00 on orthodontia work?
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed1,314
Dialogue density13.8 lines / min
First line00:00:57
Final line08:00:00
Production Record
DirectorHal Needham
LanguageEnglish
Budget$18,000,000
Revenue$72,179,579
IMDb votes41,605