Cannonball

Original title: Cannonball!

1976
16
1h 33m

IMDb RATING

5.5/10

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Racing across the country from L.A. to New York, a plethora of exotic cars carry contestants hoping to win a very large sum.

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Racing across the country from L.A. to New York, a plethora of exotic cars carry contestants hoping to win a very large sum.Racing across the country from L.A. to New York, a plethora of exotic cars carry contestants hoping to win a very large sum.Racing across the country from L.A. to New York, a plethora of exotic cars carry contestants hoping to win a very large sum.

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IMDb RATING

5.5/10

5.5K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

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Trivia
Mary Woronov didn't know how to drive when she acted in this film, so the van she drives in this movie had to be towed with a rope.

Goofs
Just before Wolf Messer's DeTomaso Pantera explode during a police chase, instead of the car exploding, a trailer disguised as a low-quality mock-up of the sports car can be instead seen being trailered by the Dodge Polara police car.

Quotes
TV Producer: We're trying to get a word here with Brad Phillips, organizer of the race. Brad, tell me, your race has been called an outlaw sporting event. Do you have any comment on that?
Brad Phillips: Well, the police and safety officals around the country get upset because our drivers tend to exceed the speed limits.
TV Producer: Are you saying you're promoting illegality?
Brad Phillips: Well, no, no, I didn't say that.

Crazy credits
Legendary film producer Gabriel Katzka is credited as "friend" in the ending credits.

Alternate versions
German theatrical version was also cut to secure a "Not under 18" rating. The censorship was later waived on video, starting with the 2003 DVD release by Marketing Film, and passed "Not under 16" rating from the FSK, then years later re-rated to "Not under 12".

Connections
Featured in Kicks and Crashes (2004)

Soundtracks
He's Just a Man
Written by David Axlerod and Delaney Bramlett
Performed by Delaney Bramlett

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Featured review

6/10

those wacky races

David Carradine takes part in an illegal anything goes cross-country race from California to New York. Paul Bartel's second attempt at the race movie, while good isn't as fun as his previous "Death Race 2000". It's still fun in parts, but lacks the pacing and memorable characters (except for Carradine and the always watchable Dick Miller)

My Grade: C+

DVD Extras: Interviews with David Carradine, Mary Woronov, and Roger Corman; Poster and Stills gallery; 3 TV spots; and Theatrical Trailer

1 Easter Egg: Highlight a hidden car in the Extras menu for a Carquake/ the giant spider invasion combo trailer