Review of The Cannonball Run (1981) by Derek A — 25 Dec 2007

Pointless from start to finish...but it's got Burt Reynolds, c'mon now!

This review of The Cannonball Run (1981) was written by Derek A on 25 Dec 2007.

The Cannonball Run has generally received mixed reviews.

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