The Cannonball Run / Cannonball Run II Collection

Two-disc set includes: The Cannonball Run (1981)Burt Reynolds is speedster J.J. McClure, who heads a pack of daredevil drivers taking part in an outlaw cross-country road race, in director Hal Needham's rip-roaring hit comedy, based on a real-life competition. Joining J.J. and sidekick "Captain Chaos" (Dom DeLuise) in the crash-filled mayhem are a British playboy (Roger Moore), a beautiful photog (Farrah Fawcett), two "priests" (Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr.), and some good ole boys (Terry Bradshaw, Mel Tilles). 96 min. C/Rtg: PG Cannonball Run II (1984)The all-star wacky racers speed off on another cross-country trek, in this wild sequel. There's stunts and slapstick gags galore as J.J. McClure (Burt Reynolds) and his pal, Victor (Dom DeLuise), once again compete against a wide array of crazy drivers, picking up a pair of "nuns" (Shirley MacLaine, Marilu Henner) along the way. With Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr., Jackie Chan, Jim Nabors, Mel Tillis, Jamie Farr, the brilliant Charles Nelson Reilly, and Frank Sinatra as himself. 108 min. C/Rtg: PG Widescreen; Soundtrack: English. Region Free