Review of The Cannonball Run (1981) by Steve A — 21 Oct 2007

This is the film that I have watched more than any other - if I was stuck for something to watch when I was a teenager, if I needed cheering up as an adult - cannonball run.

This review of The Cannonball Run (1981) was written by Steve A on 21 Oct 2007.

The Cannonball Run has generally received mixed reviews.

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