"The Cannonball Run" is a 1981 American action comedy film directed by Hal Needham and starring Burt Reynolds, Dom DeLuise, Jackie Chan, Roger Moore, Farrah Fawcett, and Jamie Farr. The film is about a cross-country race from Connecticut to California, with a prize of $1 million.
The film was a box office success, grossing over $80 million in the United States and Canada. However, it received negative reviews from critics, who panned its humor, acting, and special effects. Despite its critical reception, The Cannonball Run has become a cult classic, and it has spawned two sequels, Cannonball Run II (1984) and Speed Zone (1989).
The film's plot is simple but effective. A group of eccentric racers from all walks of life enter the Cannonball Run, a cross-country race from Connecticut to California. The race is illegal, and the racers must evade the police and other obstacles along the way. The film is full of over-the-top action sequences, slapstick comedy, and cameos from celebrities.
The Cannonball Run is not exactly a highbrow film, and is more than a little dated in parts, but it is fun. The film is fast-paced and entertaining, and it features a likable cast of characters. The humor is juvenile, but effective.
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