The Cannonball Run (1981)
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 movie The Cannonball Run, released in 1981, features 7 songs from artists like Ray Stevens, Lou Rawls, Chuck Mangione and Al Capps. What is your favorite song from The Cannonball Run?
Songs from The Cannonball Run
Other Soundtracks
