Cannonball Run Shorts
Description: Start your engines for pure 80s comedy chaos! This design celebrates The Cannonball Run II (1984), the star-studded sequel that brought back Burt Reynolds, Dom DeLuise, Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin, and countless celebrity cameos for another ridiculous, illegal, cross-country race. With more absurd cars, bigger stunts, and even more chaotic disguises (like Burt and Dom dressed as sheikhs!), this film is pure, unadulterated exploitation fun. Perfect for fans of 80s action-comedy and a reminder that when you're racing coast-to-coast for $1 million, there are no rules! "Faster than a cannonball!"
Description: The Cannonball Run is a 1981 comedy movie that follows a wacky cast of characters as they compete in an illegal cross-country road race. The race at the center of the movie is based on an actual event, the Cannonball Baker Sea to Shining Sea Memorial Trophy Dash, organized by Brock Yates to protest the 55 mph speed limit then in effect in the U.S. The Cannonball was named for Erwin G. 'Cannonball' Baker, who in the roaring '20s rode his motorcycle across the country. Many of the characters are based on ruses developed by real Cannonball racers over the several years that the event was run. Largely panned by critics, the movie was a hit with audiences and did well at the box office, which lead to the 1984 sequel, The Cannonball Run II.
Description: A lively and comedic retro poster-style artwork for The Cannonball Run (1981), featuring the star-studded cast gathered around a large “Maximum Speed 55” road sign. Burt Reynolds, Dom DeLuise, Farrah Fawcett, Roger Moore, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., and other memorable characters are illustrated with exaggerated charm, each embodying their quirky, fun-loving roles. At the bottom, a bright red sports car bursts forward, symbolizing the wild, cross-country race at the heart of the film. The bright yellow and red color scheme, combined with distressed texture, gives the design a nostalgic, vintage appeal reminiscent of early ‘80s movie merch.
Description: The Cannonball Run is a 1981 comedy movie that follows a wacky cast of characters as they compete in an illegal cross-country road race. The race at the center of the movie is based on an actual event, the Cannonball Baker Sea to Shining Sea Memorial Trophy Dash, organized by Brock Yates to protest the 55 mph speed limit then in effect in the U.S. The Cannonball was named for Erwin G. 'Cannonball' Baker, who in the roaring '20s rode his motorcycle across the country. Many of the characters are based on ruses developed by real Cannonball racers over the several years that the event was run. Largely panned by critics, the movie was a hit with audiences and did well at the box office, which lead to the 1984 sequel, The Cannonball Run II.
Description: "Cannonball Run" is a vintage film from 1981, epitomizing the era's love for high-speed chases, slapstick comedy, and an ensemble cast of big-name stars. Directed by Hal Needham, this movie taps into the cultural fascination with road races and the eccentric characters who participate in them.
