Review of The Cannonball Run (1981) by Shinyhappypurple . — 11 Aug 2010

This was a hell of a lot funnier when I was a kid.

This review of The Cannonball Run (1981) was written by Shinyhappypurple . on 11 Aug 2010.

The Cannonball Run has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Chad H (396) on 06 Aug 2013

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By E L (691) on 28 Jul 2012

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By Justin B (2,000) on 22 Oct 2012

Roger Moore plays a man who thinks he's Roger Moore who thinks he's James Bond and that's just the tip of the iceberg for how bizarre this…

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By Ron M (188) on 17 Sep 2014

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By Matt F (954) on 02 Dec 2012

My hubby's movie. There is a young Jackie Chan in this one…

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By John A (1,813) on 30 Apr 2013

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