description Cannonball Overview
Cannonball is a 1976 comedy film adapting the real-life Cannonball Baker Sea-to-Shining-Sea Memorial Trophy Dash. Produced collaboratively by American and Hong Kong studios, it depicts an illegal cross-continental road race. The film shares thematic similarities with subsequent films like *The Cannonball Run*.
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info Cannonball Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1976 |
help Cannonball FAQ
What real event inspired Cannonball?
The 1976 comedy Cannonball adapts the real Cannonball Baker Sea-to-Shining-Sea Memorial Trophy Dash. That event involved an illegal cross-country road race across the United States.
What is Cannonball about?
The film follows competing drivers and teams taking part in a dangerous cross-country race. Its comedy comes from rival vehicles, eccentric racers, police pressure, and the race's law-breaking premise.
When was Cannonball released?
Cannonball was released in 1976. It belongs to the road-race comedy cycle that later included films such as The Cannonball Run.
Is Cannonball the same movie as The Cannonball Run?
No. Cannonball is a 1976 film, while The Cannonball Run came later and used a different cast and story. They share the cross-country illegal-race idea but are separate productions.
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