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The Cannonball Run Reviews

1981 Certificate PG
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A cross-country car race provides the plot for this action-packed madcap comedy with an all-star cast. The fun moves from coast to coast with the likes of Burt Reynolds, Roger Moore, Farrah Fawcett, Dom DeLuise, Dean Martin, Mel Tillis, Sammy Davis Jr., and dozens of others. And watch for martial arts legend Jackie Chan as a .. Read more

Starring Burt Reynolds, Roger Moore, Farrah Fawcett, Dom Deluise
Director Hal Needham
Genres Action/Adventure, Comedy

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  • Critics' reviews (2) of The Cannonball Run

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  • Well-known stars are all at sea in this comedy/disaster extravaganza, which seems to have begun as a joke rather than a script.

    • Halliwell's Film Guide
  • Stars' home movie, with Burt Reynolds and the gang having a terrific time with the camera and each other. Looks like... read more on Time Out

    • Time Out
  • Most helpful members' reviews (3) of The Cannonball Run

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  • 4 out of 4 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    Love it or hate it. I love it. time and again, porno for petrol heads, I'll never tire of the sound of that Lamborghini! Even the lady enjoyed it. DAN dan ... more

      • Alun#5 from DUDLEY
  • 2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    What more can I say

    Bloody marvellous !!!

    Give me more Captain Chaos, the only gripe I have is the out-takes at the end should have been included in a Bonus section, but... more

      • Chris Bennett from St Helens
  • 2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    Fastastic array of stars & cars

    If you love classic cars...then you will love this film. I first fell in love with the Lamborghini Countash after watching this film...some 15 years ago...and... more

      • John Pemberton from Thatcham, Berkshire
  • Most recent members' reviews (2) of The Cannonball Run

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  • 2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    What more can I say

    Bloody marvellous !!!

    Give me more Captain Chaos, the only gripe I have is the out-takes at the end should have been included in a Bonus section, but... more

      • Chris Bennett from St Helens
  • 0 out of 2 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 1 star

    Are you sure...

    this is the film you want to watch? Not even with the star studed cast (Roger Moore, Jackie Chan) is this film any good. I got it wrong. I ordered this instead ... more

      • A customer from Uphill, Somerset
  • 4 out of 4 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    Love it or hate it. I love it. time and again, porno for petrol heads, I'll never tire of the sound of that Lamborghini! Even the lady enjoyed it. DAN dan ... more

      • Alun#5 from DUDLEY
  • 2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    What more can I say

    Bloody marvellous !!!

    Give me more Captain Chaos, the only gripe I have is the out-takes at the end should have been included in a Bonus section, but... more

      • Chris Bennett from St Helens
  • 2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    Fastastic array of stars & cars

    If you love classic cars...then you will love this film. I first fell in love with the Lamborghini Countash after watching this film...some 15 years ago...and... more

      • John Pemberton from Thatcham, Berkshire
  • Rated - 3 stars

    Captain Chaos - wot a guy!!!

    nice to see the film again after so many years. captain chaos (who ever thought of introducing him?) was fab and had us giggling away...

    burt ... more

      • A customer from lossiemouth, scotland
  • Rated - 5 stars

    If your a car wizard you'll love this race and film buffs will love the way a few stars got together and had some fun sad to see how Dean martin had looked ... more

      • Linda#7 from BARRY
  • Rated - 5 stars

    A classic comedy movie boasting an all star cast that will most likely never be equalled again. Great performances and action. I particularly enjoy the ... more

      • A customer from BRENTWOOD
  • Rated - 4 stars

    Who needs the Fast and the Furious???!

    I rented this by mistake, I was actually after Death Race 2000.

    However, it was a good lighthearted film. What more can I say?

      • A customer from Birmingham, England
  • Rated - 4 stars

    A classic!

    It was so good to see this classic film again. They don't make them as good this anymore. shame the movie is a short one though. Ace peformance from burt ... more

      • Kevin Brearley from Barnsley, england
  • Rated - 4 stars

    CLASSIC

    VINTAGE COMEDY FUN AT ITS BEST. MINDLESS NO BRAIN FUN. GOOD FOR THE FAMILY

      • A customer from STOKE ON TRENT
  • Rated - 5 stars

    *****classic*****

    A classic film with all those famous faces in.

      • A customer from Staffs
  • Critics' reviews (2)

  • Well-known stars are all at sea in this comedy/disaster extravaganza, which seems to have begun as a joke rather than a script.

    • Halliwell's Film Guide
  • Stars' home movie, with Burt Reynolds and the gang having a terrific time with the camera and each other. Looks like... read more on Time Out

    • Time Out
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