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Digitally re-mastered and restored DVD transfer
16:9 Anamorphic version enhanced for widescreen TVs
AC3 5:1 Digital Audio
Animated biography showcase
Original Theatrical Trailer
UK Promotional Trailer
Interview Gallery
16:9 Anamorphic version enhanced for widescreen TVs
AC3 5:1 Digital Audio
Animated biography showcase
Original Theatrical Trailer
UK Promotional Trailer
Interview Gallery
From the Back Cover
A classic comedy with big name stars and lots of cool cars. Basen on a true race event, Burt Reynolds leads an all star cast in this ultimate quest to win The Cannonball Run.
A bunch of people in souped-up cars, some disguised, vie for the title of 'Winner' and they will do anything to get it. Never before has such an amazing array of talent been assembled for one film.
We are treated to the combined acting prowess of Roger Moore, Farrah Fawcett, Dom Deluise, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jnr, Jackie Chan, Peter Fonda, Bianca Jagger and the one and only Burt Reynolds.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
I first saw this film about 10 years ago and it blew me away then just as it does now. I have been searching ever since to find a copy and was told it was no longer being made. Couldnt believe it when i saw it today. Am definatly going to buy in a minute!! Its the kind of film which should have a "leave at least 2hrs before driving your vehicle" warning label on the case. Burt Reynolds plays the lead role and is very funny also other old faces like ex-rat pack Sammy-Davis-Junior and very attractive blonde and brunettes along the way.
Fairly simple plot. A race across America, the winner collecting a million dollars. Loads of adventures en-route and fumbles with the law a'la speeding fines. The opening scene though has to be my personal favourite.The music is cheesily good. They definatly do not make em like that anymore!!!! I wont give anymore away. Just buy it now or lose it forever!!!!My rating got to be a high-five!!!!
Fairly simple plot. A race across America, the winner collecting a million dollars. Loads of adventures en-route and fumbles with the law a'la speeding fines. The opening scene though has to be my personal favourite.The music is cheesily good. They definatly do not make em like that anymore!!!! I wont give anymore away. Just buy it now or lose it forever!!!!My rating got to be a high-five!!!!
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
It is easy to forget that in the 70's Burt Reynolds was a HUGE star and the CB radio was on people's Xmas present lists. Along with Smokey and the Bandit, the Cannonball Run shows Reynolds at his entertaining, larger than life, macho best. I shouldn't like this film but I do. Silly, bawdy, un-PC but laugh out loud funny with people like Sammy Davis Jr and Roger Moore obviously having a whale of a time. It looks as if they all had great fun making this film, and it shows in the performances. My favourite characters have to be Dom Deluise as Captain Chaos, and especially, the Doctor. I can't help it, whenever he appears in the film and that music starts to play I just crack up laughing. I think of films like this as the American equivalent of Carry On films, part of you cringes at them but part of you loves them for their irreverence and their ability to encapsulate a particular time and place in our culture. If you like this film you must check out Smokey and the Bandit because Jackie Gleason is a joy as the evil Buford T Justice..
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Superb! I was recommended this by a friend and though I had seen it as a child I didn't realise how good it was. The all-star cast put in some fine comedy performances, Dean Martin & Sammy Davis Jr are just playing themselves but that's all you would want, Deano hadn't even bothered to sober up and is all the better for it. Roger Moore and Jackie Chan doing an excellent job of sending up their more traditional roles. Dom Deluise! I didn't even realise he was funny but he mannages to steal one or two scenes from the films star. Which brings me to good old burt, As far as comedy he has only ever came close in Smokey & the bandit. He knows just how to check into a hotel, careering into the foyer in an ambulance and leaving with the line 'if anyone needs me I'll be in the bar'... poetry. So if you have some faint memories of this from childhood I'd strongly recommend, so much better than you remember.
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Be Aware this disc will not play!!!!!!!
This Blu ray disc is locked to blu-ray region "A" and will not play in UK blu-ray players.Seller should make this clear.
Published 2 months ago by Jimbo
cannonball Run
Love this film even young grandsons (10 &8) loved it gave us all a good nights enjoyment.
A oldie but a good one.
A oldie but a good one.
Published 3 months ago by LOOPY
comedy gold
some great characters , great cars , great stunts , great actors and some great comic moments .
hadn't laughed so much in a long while . the doctor is especially funny . Read more
hadn't laughed so much in a long while . the doctor is especially funny . Read more
Published 3 months ago by Keith Randall
UK/European buyers beware -- US blu-ray is region locked!
Disappointingly, this disc is locked to blu-ray region "A" and will not play on most UK/European blu-ray players. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Submariner
flashers !!
My brother and me watched this a million times when we where younger
Years on wards - My young lad said whats a lamborghini !! Read more
Years on wards - My young lad said whats a lamborghini !! Read more
Published 6 months ago by DXN
I'm gonna buy the next one
It was funny and smart the idea of the illegal racers and burt reynolds, roger moor and jackie chan in there made it even better not to mention the girl racers using the feminine... Read more
Published 7 months ago by rossica
You are certainly the most distinguished group of highway scofflaws...
You are certainly the most distinguished group of highway scofflaws and degenerates ever gathered together in one place. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Spike Owen
High octane fun as the gang hit the road
A good re-mastered copy, no real grain or marks that I spotted, compared with the original trailer which is a little grainy. Read more
Published 14 months ago by SteveINtheUKok
Action Comedy Classic
Great action comedy !
The remastered picture and sound quality is top notch. Best print available, includes some interesting extras.
The remastered picture and sound quality is top notch. Best print available, includes some interesting extras.
Published 18 months ago by MovieScoop
Great fun..
This cracks me up every time I watch it .... Burt Reynolds at his best....
Well worth the money.
Well worth the money.
Published on 17 April 2010 by M. Funnell
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