Cannonball
"The annual Trans-American outlaw road race - A cross country demolition derby without rules!"
Originally released in 1976. Cannonball is a action/comedy film. directed by Paul Bartel.
Starring David Carradine, Bill McKinney, and Veronica Hamel
Synopsis
Coy "Cannonball" Buckman and his blazing red Pontiac enter the Trans-America Grand Prix, an underground road race spanning the continent in which there are no rules, no speed limits and no heed for the law. En route, Buckman jockeys with an international ensemble of racers for a $100,000 purse. But there are none more important than Cade Redman, his direct competition for a guaranteed spot on the elite Modern Motors racing team.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 6, 1976
49 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (118 votes)
Budget
$780K
Production budget
Box Office
$1.5M
1.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
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Director
Top Cast
David Carradine
as Coy "Cannonball" Buckman
Bill McKinney
as Cade Redman
Veronica Hamel
as Linda Maxwell
Gerrit Graham
as Perman Waters
Robert Carradine
as Jim Crandell
Belinda Balaski
as Maryann
Judy Canova
as Sharma Capri
Archie Hahn
as Zippo
Carl Gottlieb
as Terry McMillan
Mary Woronov
as Sandy Harris
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $780,000
- Revenue
- $1,500,000
Production Companies
- New World Pictures
- Cross Country
- Harbor Productions
- Shaw Brothers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cannonball about?
Coy "Cannonball" Buckman and his blazing red Pontiac enter the Trans-America Grand Prix, an underground road race spanning the continent in which there are no rules, no speed limits and no heed for...
Who directed Cannonball?
Cannonball was directed by Paul Bartel.
How long is Cannonball?
Cannonball has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Cannonball released?
Cannonball was released on July 6, 1976 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Cannonball?
The main cast of Cannonball includes David Carradine, Bill McKinney, Veronica Hamel, Gerrit Graham, Robert Carradine.
Is Cannonball worth watching?
Cannonball has a user rating of 5.5/10 based on 118 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.