Cannonball Run II
“The popcorn's in the lobby. The nuts are on the screen.”
Synopsis
When a wealthy sheikh puts up $1 million in prize money for a cross-country car race, there is one person crazy enough to hit the road hard with wheels spinning fast. Legendary driver J.J. McClure enters the competition along with his friend Victor and together they set off across the American landscape in a madcap action-adventure destined to test their wits and automobile skills.
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Cannonball Run II Original Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-10-14
Top Cast
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Burt Reynolds
J.J. McClure
Dom DeLuise
Victor Prinzim / Captain Chaos / Don Canneloni
Dean Martin
Jamie Blake
Sammy Davis Jr.
Fenderbaum
Jamie Farr
Sheik
Marilu Henner
Betty
Telly Savalas
Hymie
Shirley MacLaine
Veronica
Susan Anton
Jill
Catherine Bach
Marcie
Foster Brooks
Fisherman #1
Sid Caesar
Fisherman #2
Jackie Chan
Jackie
Tim Conway
CHP #1
Tony Danza
Terry
Jack Elam
Doc
Michael V. Gazzo
Sonny
Richard Kiel
Arnold
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 29, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 23, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$20M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$56.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.81x
+$36.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hal Needham
- Screenplay & Story
- Hal Needham, Albert S. Ruddy, Harvey Miller
- Original Score
- Al Capps
- Original Title
- Cannonball Run II
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Budget
- $20M
- Worldwide Gross
- $56.3M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Albert S. Ruddy Productions, Golden Harvest Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hal Needham
Hal Needham, Albert S. Ruddy, Harvey Miller, Brock Yates
Al Capps
Nick McLean
William D. Gordean, Carl Kress
Raymond Chow, Andre Morgan, Albert S. Ruddy
Department Leadership Roster
Hal Needham
Director
Albert S. Ruddy
Producer
Nick McLean
Director of Photography
William D. Gordean
Editor
Carl Kress
Editor
Kathy O'Rear
Costume Design
Hal Needham
Screenplay
Albert S. Ruddy
Screenplay
Harvey Miller
Screenplay
Al Capps
Original Music Composer
Don Vargas
Costume Design
Alan Gibbs
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cannonball Run II
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cannonball Run II about?
When a wealthy sheikh puts up $1 million in prize money for a cross-country car race, there is one person crazy enough to hit the road hard with wheels spinning fast. Legendary driver J.J. McClure enters the competition along with his friend Victor and together they set off across the American landscape in a madcap action-adventure destined to test their wits and automobile skills.
Who directed Cannonball Run II?
Cannonball Run II was directed by Hal Needham.
Who stars in Cannonball Run II?
The principal cast of Cannonball Run II includes Burt Reynolds, Dom DeLuise, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Jamie Farr.
When was Cannonball Run II released and how long is it?
Cannonball Run II was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
What was the box office and production budget of Cannonball Run II?
Cannonball Run II had a reported production budget of $20M and grossed $56.3M at the worldwide box office (2.81 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Cannonball Run II?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cannonball Run II was composed by Al Capps.
Is Cannonball Run II based on a book or true story?
Cannonball Run II is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Brock Yates".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cannonball Run II?
Cannonball Run II holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).