Review of The Cannonball Run (1981) by Samantha C — 29 Mar 2008

Watched this so many times as a kid. Love it, 'specially Captain Chaos!!

This review of The Cannonball Run (1981) was written by Samantha C on 29 Mar 2008.

The Cannonball Run has generally received mixed reviews.

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