Cannonball Run II (1984)
Directed by Hal Needham

Action / Comedy
aka: The Cannonball Run 2

Film Synopsis

At the command of his father, Sheik Abdul ben Falafel sets about staging a second Cannonball Run race to make up for his failure to win the first race. Many of Falafel's former competitors are lured back to participate in the replay, but this time Falafel is determined to win, at any cost. The honour of his family name is at stake...
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Film Credits

  • Director: Hal Needham
  • Script: Hal Needham, Albert S. Ruddy, Harvey Miller, Brock Yates (characters)
  • Cinematographer: Nick McLean
  • Music: Al Capps
  • Cast: Burt Reynolds (J.J. McClure), Dom DeLuise (Victor Prinzim), Dean Martin (Jamie Blake), Sammy Davis Jr. (Morris Fenderbaum), Jamie Farr (The Sheik), Marilu Henner (Betty), Telly Savalas (Hymie Kaplan), Shirley MacLaine (Veronica), Susan Anton (Jill, Lamborghini Babe), Catherine Bach (Marcie), Foster Brooks (Fisherman), Sid Caesar (Fisherman), Jackie Chan (Jackie Chan), Tim Conway (CHP Officer), Tony Danza (Terry), Jack Elam (Doctor Nikolas Van Helsing), Michael V. Gazzo (Sonny), Richard Kiel (Arnold), Don Knotts (CHP Officer), Ricardo Montalban (King)
  • Country: USA / Hong Kong
  • Language: English
  • Support: Color
  • Runtime: 108 min
  • Aka: The Cannonball Run 2 ; The Cannonball Run II

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