The Cannonball Run

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.

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  Burt Reynolds

  J.J. McClure
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  Roger Moore

  Seymour
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  Farrah Fawcett

  Pamela
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  Dean Martin

  Jamie Blake
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  Sammy Davis Jr.

  Fenderbaum
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  Jack Elam

  Doctor
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  Adrienne Barbeau

  Marcie
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  Terry Bradshaw

  Terry
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  Jackie Chan

  Subaru Driver #1
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  Bert Convy

  Brad