The Cannonball Run

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. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Surround; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish; audio commentary; biographies.