Cannonball(1976)
The annual Trans-American outlaw road race - A cross country demolition derby without rules!
Cannonball 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.
Cannonball (1976) is a action and comedy film directed by Paul Bartel, released on July 6, 1976 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars David Carradine, Bill McKinney, Veronica Hamel and Gerrit Graham. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 130 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul Bartel
- Writers:
- Paul Bartel, Don Simpson
- Producers:
- Samuel W. Gelfman, Roger Corman
- Cinematographer:
- Tak Fujimoto
- Composer:
- David A. Axelrod
- Production:
- New World Pictures, Cross Country, Harbor Productions, Shaw Brothers
- Budget:
- $780,000
- Revenue:
- $1,500,000
- Status:
- Released
Cannonball (1976) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Cannonball before you stream it.
Cannonball Cast & Crew
Main 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
- Diane Lee Hart
Diane Lee Hart
as Wendy
- Glynn Rubin
Glynn Rubin
as Ginny
Key crew
Directed by Paul Bartel, written by Paul Bartel and Don Simpson, produced by Samuel W. Gelfman and Roger Corman.
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Cannonball Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 130 ratings.
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Cannonball – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Cannonball online?
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Cannonball (1976) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, Full Moon Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Cannonball?
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The main cast of Cannonball (1976) includes David Carradine, Bill McKinney, Veronica Hamel, Gerrit Graham and Robert Carradine. The film was directed by Paul Bartel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Cannonball released?
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Cannonball was released on July 6, 1976 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Cannonball worth watching?
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Cannonball (1976) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 130 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Cannonball?
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Yes. The official Cannonball trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.