34 Raucous Behind-the-Scenes Pics of 1981's 'The Cannonball Run'

Daniel Bonfiglio Published 12 hours ago in wow

The Cannonball Run is a raucous underground street racing undertaking, that sees drivers scream from California to New York City as fast as they can.

In 1981, director Hal Needham's The Cannonball Run brought this race to the big screen, in typical over-the-top 80s fashion. Starring Burt Reynolds, Jackie Chan, Roger Moor, and others, the movie takes on a high-speed race with high-flying jokes and action.

Here are 39 raucous behind-the-scenes pics of The Cannonball Run.

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Dom DeLuise and Burt Reynolds compliment Douglas Beachem's ex-wife.
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Roger Moore and Burt Reynolds on the set of "The Cannonball Run."
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Farrah Fawcett with Burt Reynolds during filming.
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Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, Shirley MacLaine, Dean Martin, Burt Reynolds on the set of Cannonball Run 2, 1984.
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Catherine Bach and Susan Anton on the set of Cannonball Run II , 1984
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Burt Reynolds, Dean Martin, Shirley MacLaine, Sammy Davis Jr., Frank Sinatra on the set of Cannonball Run II (1984).
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Dom DeLuise and Burt Reynolds compliment Douglas Beachem's ex-wife.
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Roger Moore and Burt Reynolds on the set of "The Cannonball Run."
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Farrah Fawcett with Burt Reynolds during filming.
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Dom DeLuise.
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Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, Shirley MacLaine, Dean Martin, Burt Reynolds on the set of Cannonball Run 2, 1984.
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Catherine Bach and Susan Anton on the set of Cannonball Run II , 1984
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Burt Reynolds, Dean Martin, Shirley MacLaine, Sammy Davis Jr., Frank Sinatra on the set of Cannonball Run II (1984).
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